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4: Almighty Grasp
12:08 PM
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Back to being alone with an unconscious Dana.
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Ariel hugs Dana's unconscious body and falls asleep
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Avengard / shawn-duveldt
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 11:10 AM
Shawn tweets the thing i typed earlier (edited)
11:10 AM
He also checks his phone for messages from Sentasaurus
11:13 AM
shawn sees the thing
11:13 AM
11:15 AM
Shawn sends the messages to Kite and thinks about his next move
11:16 AM
to Kite: he wants to meet up somewhere. Trying to figure out a good place for it. Not sure where, somewhere private
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No response.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 11:18 AM
No hope of that. Maybe he'll respond tomorrow morning.
11:20 AM
Shawn turns his eyes to the TV screen
11:20 AM
He slowly creeps up the stairs
11:21 AM
He reaches the top and looks down the long, dark hallway
11:21 AM
The bright moon shines through the windows
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There is an anthropomorphic squid-like creature standing in the corridor. It begins to drag itself towards you.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 11:23 AM
"Shit"
11:24 AM
Shawn pulls out his knife and stands in a defensive position
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The creature strikes first, but misses.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 11:26 AM
Shawn dashes towards it and stabs his knife straight into its forehead
11:26 AM
He pulls it out and jumps back to his defensive position
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The creature lets out a groan of pain, and attempts to heal itself back up.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 11:33 AM
Shawn smirks, and holds his hand out. In a flash, a strange tall man wearing red appears behind his back. Shawn snaps his fingers, and the squids wound bursts into a purple flame
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The creature is slain. Shawn's new XP is tallied up.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 11:37 AM
"Too easy"
11:37 AM
The next area should be a the boss fight
11:38 AM
Shawn heads forward, making sure to avoid more encounters
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Shawn comes face to face with the Not-Cthulhu boss, Squid Games.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 11:40 AM
holy shit
11:41 AM
Squid Games is a tough fight, if Shawn remembers correctly. But if Shawn uses Haruto, Emma, and the Cat correctly, he should be able to beat him. He bought enough sodas for him to stay healed up
11:42 AM
His friends rejoin him in a cutscene, and he begins the fight
11:42 AM
Before Shawn can make his next move, the battery on his controller dies
11:43 AM
"Goddamn it, what the fuck"
11:45 AM
Shawn wants to continue, but itll be like 15 minutes until his controller recharges. He just saved, so its not like he lost any progress. and he's about to fall asleep.
11:45 AM
Shawn decides to head upstairs. He falls into bed
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Shawn is now in bed. ((I assume he goes to sleep?)) (edited)
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 11:54 AM
yea
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((Session end.)) (edited)
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 11:54 AM
lmao
11:54 AM
Best session ever
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 12:04 PM
Exactly
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((Pretend Ryuki is Shawn video game))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 12:11 PM
((can I respond to Song's message))
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((yeah sure she sent them at like midnight anyway))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 12:16 PM
12:16 PM
"Who the hell is this?"
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The movie finishes.
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Harriet Kadin 8/5/2022 12:02 PM
It was alright. She didn’t pay complete attention anyway she spent time on her phone. She’s still looking at it actually. She gets a twitter notification.
12:05 PM
Who’s Shawn? She scrolls through the rest of tweets trying to make sense of this decision.
12:07 PM
She finds Shawn. I mean he’s a complete stranger but might as well ask what he knows about the person she’s trusted to boost her confession.
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Harriet Kadin 8/5/2022 12:04 PM
@Schilalyi no longer with this channel?? Then which channel will you be uploading on
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Harriet Kadin 8/5/2022 12:08 PM
@Not Shawn Duveldt are you a YouTuber too
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 12:13 PM
Nah, just a fan
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Shawn Duveldt
Nah, just a fan
Harriet Kadin 8/5/2022 12:16 PM
A fan of the sentasaurus?
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 12:17 PM
of him & Team 9, yeah
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Harriet Kadin 8/5/2022 12:18 PM
How big is their following
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 12:20 PM
Not super sure, you should check his subscriber count
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Harriet Kadin 8/5/2022 12:21 PM
What’s the channel name
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Shawn Duveldt 8/5/2022 12:21 PM
The Elusive Sentasaurus
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Harriet Kadin 8/5/2022 12:26 PM
Seems like it’s a small channel. Do you know any other larger YouTubers? Like ones you’ve talked to, not Alpharad
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Harriet Kadin 8/5/2022 12:22 PM
She looks up ‘The Elusive Sentasaurus’ on YouTube.
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He has like a few hundred subscribers.
12:23 PM
Not many uploads.
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Harriet Kadin 8/5/2022 12:23 PM
What are the uploads?
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It's a guy running around in a dinosaur costume doing various things. Not really anything that seems interesting.
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Harriet Kadin 8/5/2022 12:25 PM
Dammit. She needs to find a better connection.
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Harriet Kadin 8/5/2022 1:34 PM
Well this should never be important anyway. Harriet goes to bed.
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Avengard / bob-smith
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Sentasaurus is outside the gunstore.
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((Atmey I have school))
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((Okay let's try a session on Sunday this week. We'll see how it goes))
((You said!)))
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((I’m dumb lmao))
1:16 PM
((Yeah it’s Sunday))
1:16 PM
((Pretend I’m not a moron))
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((do i have a session))
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((Yeah(at 8)))
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Sentasaurus is outside the gunstore.
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I'll have to buy some sleeping pills too.
8:10 PM
I go to buy sleeping pills. (edited)
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Drug stores aren't hard to find, sure.
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"That miserable Mr Kerloe. Refusing to acknowledge me as anything but a joke. I bet he's in cahoots with Kidink, who is also in cahoots with team nine".
8:14 PM
"If I get him first, I'll be able to scare everyone and end up getting them all back".
8:15 PM
"His ideology.... he's so foolish! His ideology will torment and kill him inside, just like my ideology of trust... j will simply speed up this process".
8:16 PM
But before I do any of that... I check my phone
8:16 PM
That video... I forgot that video. (edited)
8:17 PM
I have to look at that YouTube video where I embarrassed myself! Prehaps this could be useful for something.
8:17 PM
I open my phone and check. (edited)
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The video is indeed on the Team Nine page.
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I play the video.
8:20 PM
it's their fault they didn't check me! It's their fault that everything happened! My plan couldn't come to fruition......but I may have a chance later on. (edited)
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The video has been edited such that it looks like Sentasaurus pulled an epic prank on the family, who are the embarassed and humiliated ones.
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What...what?!!!!!
8:22 PM
The video.... they edited it out.......
8:22 PM
What could this mean... what could this mean?!
8:22 PM
They protected me.....
8:24 PM
This is why they locked me in? They didn't want people to know the truth? Because I would have accidentally told them?
8:24 PM
No..... NO!
8:27 PM
No..... nothing cant be my fault anymore. Coming back and atoning..... that would just make everything worse!
8:28 PM
I have to make a new identity. I desperately need to. I dont care if they all die. They're wealthy. Who am I? A loser who mooched money off of Jackson Day? A guy who had to be edited out because he was so pathetic to pull of a simple prank? Its better off to die successful than to live poor.
8:28 PM
oh yes.
8:28 PM
the tweets.
8:28 PM
I forgot about them!
8:28 PM
i have two more tweets! how could i forget. (edited)
8:32 PM
I run to the drugstore
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Bob Smith
@Not Shawn Duveldt I would be glad to, I have things to talk about relating to my changing life and my plans going forward. I'm out of the hospital though, but I can reach out to you if you tell me where to meet you. Bob "The Elusive Sentasaurus" Smith
Harriet Kadin 8/5/2022 12:06 PM
Hospital? What happened
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@Schilalyi no longer with this channel?? Then which channel will you be uploading on
@song an interview with a man named shawn duvelt will explain everything please be there. Bob "The Elusive Sentasaurus" Smith
8:31 PM
@song SHUT UP! I'm okay. Bob "The Elusive Sentasaurus: Smith
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I run to the drugstore
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The Elusive Sentasaurus at the drug store, what will he do
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Bob Smith
I have to make a new identity. I desperately need to. I dont care if they all die. They're wealthy. Who am I? A loser who mooched money off of Jackson Day? A guy who had to be edited out because he was so pathetic to pull of a simple prank? Its better off to die successful than to live poor.
i need to stop dawning on their morality. Every time, I switch a side. Every time I use a theory to explain who I am. And it never works. It contradicts itself. The Grandmaster told me im not real. But the hospital said I did.....! A coin only has two "main" faces. Heads or tails. Like good or evil. But on the rare occasion, one can land on the part of the coin on the side..... I simply must be that side myself. (edited)
8:35 PM
I rush and get the sleeping pills.
8:35 PM
I pay and get out.
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This happens.
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I scream for that cat.... that miserable hav..... that cat has his phone number.
8:38 PM
"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN"
8:40 PM
this is useless. USELESS! I wont get my way like this!
8:40 PM
I run to the place where Hav Kerloe works.
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Kerloe Fishery is still there.
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i walk inside.
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There are several Team Nine members inside. They all aim their guns at Sentasaurus.
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"Is there a Mr. Kerloe! I must speak to him".
8:44 PM
They could kill me for what i've done! I have to think of a lie! quick!
8:45 PM
"I understand that there were complications relating to whatever happened to jackson day, however".
8:45 PM
"I am the grandmasters son".
8:46 PM
"The grandmaster, is a man who jackson day fears. If I get into any harm by members of team nine, consequences could happen to all of you".
8:46 PM
"I met him at the hospital to talk. I dont know what he does, but he takes many jobs, probably a front".
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The first member fires a bullet at Sentasaurus. It misses
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"Today i was revealed this information when I told him I was shot by jackson day".
8:47 PM
They shot at me... this isnt good.
8:48 PM
"My dad doesnt care about what I do. I could have robbed a bank and he wouldnt care. He's a slimeball, that's for sure".
8:48 PM
"So I can do... THIS"! (edited)
8:48 PM
I shoot my gun at the person who fired at ne.
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((Roll))
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I aim for their limbs, to not get into actual trouble more than im already in.
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Bob shoots clean through the guy's arm, causing him to drop the gun.
8:50 PM
The others rush behind the counter for cover.
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"Let me tell you, some more stories".
8:50 PM
"Jackson day, shot me twice".
8:50 PM
"One in the leg, one in the chest". (edited)
8:51 PM
"The grandmaster, works as a doctor, at least supposedly, so he checked up on me to avoid trouble".
8:51 PM
"when he saw this and i told who it was, he got mad".
8:52 PM
"I saw jackson running down recently, sweating buckets".
8:52 PM
"One can only suppose he got the news".
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They fire another shot from behind the counter.
8:52 PM
Another miss.
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I desperately search for a propane tank or anything similar.
8:53 PM
They dont believe. so i will have to silence them.
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There is nothing like that.
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"The grandmaster, is a crazy dude. He works on a lot of things. Like being a mechanic"!
8:55 PM
"I went to the hospital in this suit. And he decided when I was injured, he wanted to modify it".
8:55 PM
"Oh, shooting my again. I guess.... i wil do..... THIS"!
8:55 PM
I levitate. And shoot at the member who shot me.
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It misses.
8:56 PM
They all just kind of freeze at the sight of a floating sentasaurus. A sentasaurus bird, if you will.
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think. THINK. you are going to run out of ammo.
8:58 PM
I search if I have a lighter. (edited)
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You do not.
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Shit!
9:01 PM
"I can fly, you know. all of your aren't hallucinating".
9:01 PM
"and all of you still won't communitcate with me".
9:01 PM
I show the bottle of soporifics I have with me (edited)
9:02 PM
"This is a highly flammable substance I have with me"
9:03 PM
"pops smuggled it with some medicine container while we met at the hospital". (edited)
9:04 PM
"With enough force, it will be able to kill all of us. A lose lose situation. I die, and jackson is in doom, and you die before you get to comply with jacksons orders".
9:04 PM
"And it just so happens that I have a gun! This substance, with enough force, can explode".
9:04 PM
"give me the location of hav kerloe".
9:04 PM
"NOW".
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They try to shoot the medicine bottle. This misses.
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i put it back in my sentasaurus suit.
9:07 PM
"THINK IM BULLSHITTING YOU"?
9:07 PM
"YOU STUPID IDIOTS"!
9:07 PM
"IM GETTING SICK OF THIS"!
9:08 PM
"THIS IS GETTING STUPID BY THE MINUTE"! (edited)
9:08 PM
"If you dont believe me already. Fine. I'll leave and get my father for you to show".
9:09 PM
"Sounds good"?
9:09 PM
I slowly reverse back out of the shop, and when I can't see them, I exit at a normal pace. (edited)
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They fire at him as he leaves,
9:10 PM
Another miss.
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"IDIOTS"!
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They are now running after him.
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"IDIOTS"!
9:10 PM
I fly as high as I can (edited)
9:10 PM
They wont reach me.
9:11 PM
But i can reach them!
9:11 PM
I fire.
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It misses.
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i run to get the nearest lighter.
9:15 PM
and olive oil.
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They are still chasing you.
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i keep flying. i keep flying.
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A car just drives straight at the team nine members. "Bob Smith!?" An unfamiliar woman's voice yells out at him from the car.
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"Who.. are you"
9:16 PM
Who is this woman?
9:16 PM
I get in the car.
9:17 PM
"Yes my name is Bob Smith, by the way".
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"Naomi. Naomi Kidink." She doesn't look at him, and starts driving away. "I think we can help each other here."
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"The....mom with mafia connections"!
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"Well, I'd appreciate it if you didn't publicly advertise that."
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"Sorry".
9:21 PM
"I met with Sam. Good kid. Not mutual. Did not like me".
9:21 PM
"To be honest, I like the mafia. I met a mafioso in a bar once. His name was Intuition Overdrive"? (edited)
9:21 PM
"But he didn't say much, but he did look cool".
9:22 PM
"My dad, who calls himself the grandmaster has a lot of mafia connections".
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"Okay, just stop with the... Whatever this is. We're going to have a normal conversation, and you're going to tell me what I want to know. In exchange, I'll show you a good safehouse."
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"I am desperate in need of a new identity. I pushed people into trying to kill me, like you've seen over there. I just wanted to be successful. I wanted people to love me. Have you heard what your son feels about me? When I called for his help, he left me out to rot! This is because of who i am. This is because of my past. I need to let it all go".
9:25 PM
"I want to sever the connections between the horrible people refusing to forgive me, to the point of murder! Team Nine, and Hav Kerloe".
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"I didn't ask you anything yet."
9:26 PM
"First, how were you able to fly?"
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"Sam kidink was a witness. It was a cat, or a dog in his eyes. It was like a hologram of some sort".
9:28 PM
"It could be technology that my father endorsed. I've heard stories about him working with holograms".
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"What?"
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"Talk to your son. he saw everything".
9:30 PM
"We were in a fish store. I flew".
9:30 PM
"you are not going to believe the rest of my story, so take from the person you truly know". (edited)
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She closed her eyes for a moment, despite driving. "Alright then. Next question, why are those guys with 9 chasing you?"
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"The leader, jackson day. He shot me. He attempted to kill Sam's friend. I got shot in the process. I sold out secrets about them, because I was asked to".
9:32 PM
"I gave your son information, along with his friend". (edited)
9:34 PM
"Those guys at team nine. They were at Hav's fish store. hav didnt seem very happy about me, wasn't very nice. But I didnt know he was going to kill me! Actual gunmen came to kill me at the store"!
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"Alright. I didn't really get any of that, but I doubt you'll be phrasing it sanely any time soon."
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"This is why i despise my life. this is why i wanted to change my identity"!
9:41 PM
"I cant even get help from MOTHERS"! (edited)
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"I feel like that was sexist in nature somehow."
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"I WANT TO ATONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY DOES EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING CONTINUE TO ATTACK ME"?!!!!
9:42 PM
"if you cant decipher a single thing im saying".....
9:42 PM
"i'll ask a simple question then".
9:43 PM
"can i have a bomb"?
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"What? Absolutely not. I'm driving you to a safehouse, and you're staying there so you don't get shot."
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......"Does the safehouse have bombs".......
9:45 PM
"Whatever! i will fight them off later! just drop me off at the house".
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She drove towards a terrible looking apartment building, and stopped in front. "Alright, in here."
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"I could make this my apartment when I finally get things cleared"!
9:46 PM
"THIS COULD BE MY DREAM HOME"!
9:47 PM
"MY DADS GONNE BE SO PROUD OF ME"!
9:47 PM
"Thank you so much for this house"!
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"Just follow me, I'll show you the right room." She exited the vehicle, and climbed up the exterior staircase.
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I followed her.
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She pulled out some keys, unlocked a door, and stepped inside.
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"THIS LOOKS AWESOME"
9:50 PM
"I can live here forever! I can finally live my life as a new person"!
9:50 PM
"I can stream twitch games from here"!
9:52 PM
"Hide in here, right"?
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((Is Bob inside))
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((yes))
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"Finally... Finally, you're here. Don't you understand how much I've had to suffer, waiting here not knowing if you'd somehow ruin everything and break free once again." Jackson Day entered the apartment.
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"Im a changed man jackson day".
9:56 PM
"Im going to atone for my sins and mistakes"!
9:57 PM
I whip out my gun. only three shots were fired out of the decently big ammo pack i got.
9:57 PM
I shoot immediately.
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((Roll))
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"YOU CAUSED EVERYTHING BAD TO ME JACKSON"!
10:00 PM
"YOU WILL SUFFER FOR WHAT YOU DID TO ME"!
10:00 PM
"I CAN KILL YOU AT ANY TIME"!
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"Just shut up." Naomi spoke as Bob felt the sting of a stun gun at the back of the base of his neck.
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((did I shoot))
10:02 PM
((guess not.))
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Oh yeah Jackson is hit in the side too.
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"YOU TRAITOR! I KNEW THAT BRAT TRIED TO MANIPULATE ME SO I COULD DIE LIKE THIS"!
10:03 PM
"TO BE HONEST, I WAS GOING TO KILL YOUR STUPID KID TOO! ALL OF TEAM NINE, JACKSON, HAV, AND SAM"!!!!!
10:03 PM
"Why... why is everything my fault"........
10:04 PM
"I DIDNT DESERVE THIS. I DIDNT DESERVE ANYTHING"!
10:04 PM
"JACKSON! YOU SHOULD HAVE COMPLIED FOR ME TO COME BACK TO YOU AGAIN! AND NOW LOOK AT YOU! YOUR HURT! DEAD ON THE GROUND"!
10:05 PM
"I WOULD HAVE KILLED THAT STUPID KID! SOPHIE"!
10:05 PM
"AND WHAT DID YOU DO? YOU JUST SHOT ME AND NOW I SHOT YOU"! (edited)
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Okay the stun gun knocks Bob out. ((I was gonna let you say words as you lost consciousness but I unfortunately forgot you type way faster than I can pay attention to while checking other channels))
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((did jackson get hit by the gun or the stun gun))
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((Jackson is shot by your gun. You are hit by the stun gun))
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((is he alive))
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((Unknown))
10:13 PM
((End session btw))
10:13 PM
((Sorry it wasn't THAT long))
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((I feel bad for just shooting jackson like that...I probably had to do that though))
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((Session on Saturday))
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When Sentasaurus awoke, he was still wearing the dinosaur costume. His hands are tied behind his back, and he is seated in a vehicle with Jackson Day and Naomi Kidink in the passenger seat. He cannot control his body.
2:05 PM
Bob feels himself suddenly scream for a second.
2:06 PM
"Oh god, he’s up. Knock him out again." Jackson.
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sniffle
2:07 PM
"Can you explain your motives to me because I shot you"?
2:07 PM
"Y-you're supposed to be dead, right"?
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Bob cannot control his body. This includes speaking.
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I try to say words, but they come out as garbled jumbled words.
2:08 PM
The hell happened? I thought I won? I shot Jackson.
2:09 PM
But I guess considering that I was shot twice, and im perfectly okay, this was expected.
2:11 PM
Can i.... fly?
2:11 PM
I attempt to levitate.
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“What the fuck is this?! Why am I wearing a fursuit?” Bob feels himself speak these words. (edited)
2:13 PM
Sentasaurus begins to gently float off the seat.
2:13 PM
"Aaaaagh! Every time! You speak complete nonsense, and you make all of this infinitely worse! Are you going to pretend to have amnesia now?" Jackson.
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Alright. Game plan. I go up front to the drivers seat and block the drivers vision. The car will crash, and it will either kill or have both of them arrested.
2:14 PM
On second thought, let me listen to jackson.
2:15 PM
On second thought, this guy is an idiot. fuck him, im going up front.
2:16 PM
"YOU CAN'T BEAT ME JACKSON! WATCH ME MOVE"!
2:17 PM
I go up to the drivers seat and intentionally limit the drivers vision.
2:17 PM
"DON'T TALK TO ME LIKE THAT! I'M THE GRANDMASTERS SON"!
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"Ah! You going to kill me, then?" Bob Smith still cannot move his body or speak. These words come out of his mouth. (edited)
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Wait a second.
2:18 PM
My words and actions, they aren't doing anything.
2:19 PM
What the hell did I just say? Why im in a fursuit? Of course! I'm the sentasaurus! (edited)
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Bob Smith turns to look at a car mirror for no discernible reason.
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Who- who's there?
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"Ah! You going to kill me, then?" Bob Smith still cannot move his body or speak. These words come out of his mouth. (edited)
"I will if you force me to. So sit there and shut up." Jackson.
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sniffle.
2:20 PM
"Can you explain your motives, please"?
2:20 PM
I attempt this again.
2:22 PM
"AYAYAYAYAI"!!!!!!!! "KILL KILL KILL"! "TIME TO PAY! JACKSON"!
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This still doesn’t work.
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But that didn't happen. I'm still in the chair.
2:24 PM
"I'M GOING TO USE MY LASER VISION TO PIERCE YOUR BRAIN OUT! LASER VISION HAAAAAAA"!
2:24 PM
But im still in the seat.
2:25 PM
Am I..... deluding things?.........
2:26 PM
Have I gotten so exhausted with myself with this business that im going senile? In my mid 20s?....
2:27 PM
An odd image develops in my mind.
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"Hm." Bob sits there and shuts up for the time being.
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"Your panic attacks....if you don't acknowledge them, you will continue to involve yourself in your delusions, and follow one complete, elaborate, lie". (edited)
2:28 PM
A doctor like figure said this to me.
2:28 PM
Panic....attack.....?
2:31 PM
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The car arrived in front of a mall and parked.
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"Could you at least take off the mask? I can barely breathe." Bob.
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I envision myself in 100 mirrors. They all have my image on them. They all laugh. They all laugh. THey allll laugh. HAHa h AHaha ha AH Ha hA AH AH ah AH AHA HA AhA hAH ah HA hA ha ah AH AHA AH AHA HA HA AHA HAhaa hah HA QHAH HA Aha
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"You really refuse to learn, don’t you?" Jackson got out of the car and opened the door for Bob. From this angle, a recent gunshot wound was visible.
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
2:35 PM
Gunshot... wound.....
2:35 PM
wait... WAIT....!
2:35 PM
I NEED TO GET BACK IN TOUCH WITH REALITY!
2:36 PM
"Can.... you hear me"?
2:37 PM
"Can I explain everything to you"?
2:37 PM
"And whos that Naomi Kidink guy? Why is she working for you"?
2:38 PM
No way. No way. They were working together. This basically confirms it! Sam and Jackson are in cahoots!
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This doesn’t work. Bob still can’t control his body.
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Another delusion... ANOTHER DELUSION!!!!!
2:38 PM
Who... WHO THE FUCK HAS BEEN SPEAKING FOR ME FOR THE LAST HOUR!
2:39 PM
THATS NOT ME! I WOULD NEVER SAY THAT!
2:39 PM
THATS NOT HOW I TALK!!! ITS TOO BASIC!!
2:39 PM
I RECOGNIZE MY OWN VOICE!!!!
2:40 PM
SOMEONE IS TALKING FOR ME... SOMEONE IS TALKING FOR ME"!!!!!!!!!!!!
2:41 PM
Help... please help...... where am I.........
2:41 PM
I try to fall unconscious. I need to have control over my body!
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"You're with the mob, right?" Bob says this and does not fall unconscious.
2:43 PM
Bob also gets up and out of the car.
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Whats happening. Whats happening. Im not speaking that.
2:43 PM
Whos in control of me?
2:44 PM
Could.... they have reprogrammed me?..... The robot theory.....
2:45 PM
no... i can't imagine such things. I dont want to learn about who I am. I want a new identity.
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Jackson just grabbed Bob's hand and dragged him into the mall. Naomi followed from behind.
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I look at jackson. I look at naomi. (edited)
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This doesn’t work.
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HELP.... HELP.....HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2:49 PM
Why....even when I dont want to solve the mystery on who I am..... I have to get into more and more incomprehensible things. (edited)
2:50 PM
GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH
2:51 PM
As the minutes pass by, I imagine lots of things. Me shooting jackson day. Me getting an opportunity to arrest Naomi. The poisoning of Hav Kerloe. Me befriending Sam Kidink after all of this is over. Or maybe there's a chance now that Jackson will forgive me, and prehaps my life will return to normal. (edited)
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Jackson brought them into the staff area.
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I don't go by the sentasaurus anymore. I don't go by bob smith. I'm just me. I get to live an everyday life, without the embarrassing parts. Everyone loves me, I'm successful.
2:56 PM
The delusions keep passing by. I want to cry. But im not in control.
2:57 PM
Why.... why is it my fault that these things happen to me? I'm blameless. BLAMELESS!
2:57 PM
WHERES MY HAPPY ENDING?!!! WHERES MY HAPPY ENDING?!
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This fucking guy is waiting alone in the staff area.
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I cant do this anymore. I give up.
3:00 PM
I wait the time. And watch what happens.
3:03 PM
"............"
3:06 PM
"........................"
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"Is he here?" Naomi. "He's in the back, don't worry. We'd never break our promises in this business, would be Jackson?" Smoking guy.
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".........................."
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"Is this me? What, am I 'in the back'?" Bob says this.
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.................?
3:10 PM
"...................................?!"
3:10 PM
in the back?...
3:13 PM
"............................."
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"No, we're discussing your friend, you moron. The one you had to hang around so much you nearly fucked us all over." Smoking guy.
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"...................................."
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"Ah, of course. And I need to be here for this?" Bob says this.
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".........................................."
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"Ever hear of a hostage exchange? Getting lawyers to pull of kidnappings isn't cheap." Smoking guy.
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".................................."
3:16 PM
"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
3:16 PM
Lawyers?.....
3:16 PM
Hostage exchange?
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"It does seem a little outside the job description." Bob says this.
3:18 PM
"So wait, was I kidnapped by a lawyer or by the mob? Trying to get a feel for the sides here." Bob.
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"........................"
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A new guy came in from another door. "Oh, they're here." "Indeed they are, Gordon. You can let the Kidink kid go, and put old Extinctasaurus here in his place." Smoking guy. (edited)
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"????????????????"
3:21 PM
extinctasaurus?!
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"Kidink? Also, that's good to know. I am the Elusive Sentasaurus, right?" Bob says this.
3:23 PM
"...Yes? You getting memory problems again?" Smoking guy. (edited)
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hey.... wait a second. hostage exchange?.... I was kidnapped..... for him...........
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Bob laughs. "In a sense, maybe. I'm just a lost soul passing through. ...'I'm not even supposed to be here today'."
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Lost....soul? (edited)
3:27 PM
Lost.... soul?!
3:28 PM
THEY'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE! THEY ARE JUST AS IN A PREDICAMENT LIKE ME!
3:28 PM
can I talk to him?
3:29 PM
HEY! SOUL DUDE! IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG?
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Gordon dragged Bob through the door he'd come in from, and into a room with 2 prison-like cells. Sam Kidink and Sophie Wight are both trapped in the cells. ((Okay here's how it's going to work. You post your actual inner monologue and Bob Smith actions in here, and I will tell you what Bob Smith externally does. You post these actions in the Bob and Sam channel and y' doesn't get to know the funny trick))
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Ehn/PC
Gordon dragged Bob through the door he'd come in from, and into a room with 2 prison-like cells. Sam Kidink and Sophie Wight are both trapped in the cells. ((Okay here's how it's going to work. You post your actual inner monologue and Bob Smith actions in here, and I will tell you what Bob Smith externally does. You post these actions in the Bob and Sam channel and y' doesn't get to know the funny trick))
((Is the external actions being caused by the lost soul?)) (edited)
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((Why would i answer this))
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((so do i just post verbatim what bob does?)) (edited)
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((You can edit it to sound like you if you want to go the extra mile))
3:35 PM
"So, who are you two?" ((Every message I post here until you leave the mutual channel is the words you say))
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its them! those bastards.....
3:36 PM
they were responsible for this!
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Avengard / sam-kidink
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Sam is currently in what appears to be a tiny prison cell. There are metal bars on each side, and an uncomfortable looking mattress. There is a small slot that seems to be used for delivering food. The room outside the cell has room for more stuff, and seems like some kind of storage room. There is also another cage containing an unconscious Sophie Wight.
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Where am I? I recall hearing about Mr. Kerloe getting caught by someone, then I passed out... That's right. He should be here, right? He's nowhere close by. And what's this place? It's nearly a prison cell, though it looks makeshift. I see. Unfortunately, it appears I'm stuck in what is perhaps the least interesting situation possible. If I continue to do nothing, I'm just going to be stuck here forever. I don't mind thinking for a little while, but I have no plans on being stuck here forever. Regardless of whether this was tied to yesterday's attempted kidnapping or not, clearly being remotely associated with Sophie, mom, the Sentasaurus, or whoever else has led to this. It's landed me in a situation where, based on the past occurrences, it's unlikely events are going to go back to normal again. Maybe I never should've tried to associate with anyone in the first place. ...I suppose It's too late to consider that now. It's as I said earlier: I have to treat this all as if it were homework. The worst thing I can do is not try to understand all of this. Perhaps I should start by summarizing the past events before taking action. However, before that... Sam checks what he has on him, most notably if he has his backpack, then looks around both inside and outside the cell for anything notable. (edited)
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Sam has nothing on him. He can spot his things on a table across the room.
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So, it appears that whoever was behind this was at least competent. There's nothing I can do besides think and come to conclusions. Time to get started. First, why should I care? Besides the most recent developments, even if I somehow managed to not get caught up in a situation like this, I would've done some amount of investigation. Shawn made an interesting argument earlier, but that's not the main reason. The real point of interest is these strange abilities Ehn discussed earlier, and the key incident was back at the fish store with Mr. Kerloe, Sophie, and the Sentasaurus. Back then, I was too caught up in the situation to focus on the implications, but thinking back, I saw him go outside and use this ability twice - once as a test, and another time to get to the hospital. That's impossible to stage without going far beyond my comprehension, and regardless of the answer, it's far outside the realm of normal possibilities. So, no matter how I proceed, there's a permanent risk in my life going forward, and I have no choice but to accept it. Flight is relatively basic, but I wouldn't be surprised if there were more unusual - and more dangerous - abilities out there. Hopefully no one can read my thoughts, for example. ...Anyway, I doubt Ehn only contacted us specifically. Between her lack of knowledge on our supposed assigned abilities and her established rules, it's clear this goes beyond just the three of us at the fish store. Speaking of which, Ehn herself is unusual, but ultimately, her identity is irrelevant. I see her as a dog, but the Sentasaurus thought she was a cat, and Mr. Kerloe probably saw her as a fish or whatever else. Either way, she's not threatening on her own, just annoying, and I doubt she'll come back anyway. I might as well try, just in case. I'm sure she can hear anything she wants to, so she might respond even here. Sam whispers "Ehn? Are you there?" in an extremely neutral tone. ((the last line is the only action here)) (edited)
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No response.
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Right. She said she didn't care about my next actions, so I doubt that would've helped me escape. Not that it matters. It's more important for me to understand these abilities. Who even gets them? I have to assume it's only people who've been in contact with Ehn. She only entered the fish store after Sophie left, and there was no reason not to give her an ability considering her situation, unless I'm missing something. Besides Mr. Kerloe and the Sentasaurus, Lelouch is a likely candidate since Ehn knew her. Ray had a crowbar earlier for no apparent reason, so that could be an item. ...Earlier, I assumed the Sentasaurus' ability really was flight. However, something only I seem to know puts that into question: he flew in carrying Mr. Kerloe before his ability was even directly established by Ehn. What even happened between them? I should ask Mr. Kerloe if I get the chance. Anyway, either the Sentasaurus got this ability earlier and Ehn never had a different chance to talk about it, or there's a catch. Perhaps there's a secondary effect to his ability, or it's not flight altogether? Perhaps the abilities aren't actually tied to the objects. Similarly, Mr. Kerloe's fish regenerated, but that's probably just a side effect of whatever it actually does, if anything. ...I have no idea. Maybe I forgot something like I usually do, or the Sentasaurus is that incomprehensible. Either way, I have to test my fish when I get out of here. ...I should make sure I'm not overthinking this. Sam checks the cell door and tries to open it in case it's been unlocked the whole time. (edited)
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It's locked.
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Of course, it wasn't that simple. Imagine if I really had overthought that. Not that I don't already do enough of that. ...This is hardly the type of situation I'd like to be thinking in. If I could walk around somewhere, that would be nice, but going in circles in this cell just isn't the same. Actually, why did I end up here? I said I got associated with the wrong people, but that's hardly an explanation. There's been three incidents so far. The first involved the white suits. Who were they? In theory, whatever connections Naomi has could be related, but she never brought up the incident over the phone, so I doubt this. Wilfred- er, Wilford - Shawn's dad - could be relevant, but I'd have to ask him first, and as much as I'd like to know, that's not my business. Despite going after me earlier, they were gone after I left, and Shawn said they had a specific list of people. Either they gave up, or they were somehow forced to leave, especially since the victims did escape. But Shawn didn't say the police came... I'll come back to this later. The second incident involved the Sentasaurus, Sophie, and that Team 9 member, Jackson. Presumably, the Sentasaurus and Jackson had some sort of falling out, and Sophie got caught in the crossfire. Maybe I'll ask later, but I doubt I could get anything out of her if I tried. ...Wait, I got shot! How have I managed to ignore this for so long? Did Ehn fix it somehow? Is it related to my ability? ...Actually, it didn't feel like Jackson was trying to kill me at all; he was confused as the rest of us. Why would that be? I don't know. Like everything surrounding the Sentasaurus, it all feels like nonsense. If he was more like Mr. Kerloe and had truly deep statements behind his normal words, that would be nice. I have to admit that the Sentasaurus probably has some clear goal in mind, but either way I won't ever understand it. Are either of them here? Sam says "Mr. Kerloe? Sentasaurus? Are you there?" to no one really. (edited)
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"Who're you talking to?" The guy who abducted Sam entered the room(not the cell) through a door.
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I alerted someone... I probably shouldn't have said anything. Speaking of which, that third incident. I know it was a concerted effort to capture me and Sophie, but Mr. Kerloe was probably part of it too. Right, I was knocked out from behind! Someone else was there besides this guy, but I never saw who they were. Shawn said the first two incidents were related, but I'm not sold on that; however, this third incident is almost certainly related to the original kidnapping in the truck, considering the scale of the operation. I should be careful in how I answer. I'll just ask simple questions. "...No one. I just woke up. How are you doing? How long am I meant to stay here?" (edited)
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"Until we figure out how to deal with you."
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...I haven't done anything, though? Is this really about the house incident? If I could figure out what he knows about either of the other two incidents, that would help... "Well, I've done nothing. What, did I break into a house and get fined? Is this a police station?" "...Actually, what is this place? A storeroom? A truck?" (edited)
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"Don’t worry about it. It won’t end up mattering." He started going through Sam's things. "See, usually we’d just kill you and dump you in the river. But you 2 are just too important to just die off. So either I get cleared to dump your corpses in the river, or you’ll be getting a more permanent stay in a special facility. You get it now?"
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 1:05 PM
...So Mr. Kerloe and the Sentasaurus definitely aren't here, and he's not answering my questions. Whoever this is, they know what they're doing. Actually, he definitely knows who Mr. Kerloe is, right? I could ask about that. "Unfortunately, I don't 'get it now'. I don't see how I've done anything important, and honestly, I'd rather just die than be stuck somewhere being bored forever. So, I don't know about Sophie, but you're free to kill me. I'm giving you permission, just in case whoever you're working for asks." "Also, I'll save you the time checking my backpack: there's a laptop and notebook. And a water bottle, if you want that, though I was hoping to return it to the fish store. Speaking of which, if you're not going to answer questions about me, you could at least tell me what happened to the fish store owner."
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"Why do you have a raw fish in it?"
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 1:09 PM
...I figured he would've seen that, though I was hoping he wouldn't. I can get out of this, though. "Oh, that. Yeah, I was hoping to return that to the fish store too. I like seared fish and all, but I'm a less competent cook than I was hoping." (edited)
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He pulled out the fish. "You ever have sushi? I’m usually strictly pro-American food, but the fish on that just hits a different itch, you know?"
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 1:13 PM
"I have. You know, you can order sushi from that fish store you were at. It's quite good."
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"Consider me a regular. Hav knows me well enough." He just took a bite of fish like it was an apple. The part he’d bitten into instantly grew back.
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 1:22 PM
...So this fish also has that property. Great. Now this guy knows as well. Well, I'm sure its actual ability isn't that, so this is fine. "Then why kidnap him? Also, did you just eat raw fish? I saw Mr. Kerloe do that in the past, but he's... different. What's your name, anyway?" (edited)
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"Hell's in this thing?" He punched the wall, leaving a large dent.
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 1:27 PM
...If he's a regular at Kerloe Fishery, perhaps I could ask for his name later. I'm sure some of the customers are interesting people, but personally, eating raw fish just seems entirely nonsensical. "I don't know! I'm sure the owner knows, assuming he's not already dead."
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"Hav's fine."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 1:30 PM
"...Wasn't it just earlier that you said he was occupied?"
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"I never implied he was dead or anything."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 1:33 PM
"Well then, what's he doing? Eating raw fish?"
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"At this hour? Sleeping, I’d wager."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 1:40 PM
...With the fishes, probably. Well, whatever he's up to is none of my concern. So, I guess it's nighttime. Maybe it's already Thursday. ...I briefly considered the thought of the fish giving some sort of strength ability, but this guy is probably just strong. When Mr. Kerloe ate the fish earlier, not much happened. Plus, that would be a very uninteresting ability, so even that's correct, I'd look for something else. "I guess that makes sense. By the way, I didn't get your name earlier."
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"Why does that matter?"
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 1:43 PM
'You're a regular at the fish store' would've been a good response, but I haven't claimed to frequent the fish store, so bringing that up wouldn't help. Then again, if he really is a regular, he's probably seen me before. I'll be safe, though. "Why not? I might as well know who I'm talking to for the last few hours of my life."
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"The girl, I’d wager. I’ve got better things to do today."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 1:47 PM
Is your name really that important? Whatever. It's clear he's not answering much. "I'd still like to have a way to refer to you. If I do have to talk to her, then discussing 'the guy who kidnapped us' is a bit cumbersome. You can give a pseudonym if you want."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 1:56 PM
"...By the way, if you're not taking them, could I at least have the water bottle and the fish? Might as well have something to eat, at least. Even if it's raw fish." (edited)
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"You’ll have your meal later." He tossed the fish back in the bag. "Let’s hope for you you get a good result from the boss." He left.
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 2:31 PM
There he goes. Hopefully the result is the one I want, and not the one where I get stuck somewhere forever. What can I call him if not that? Maybe 'Guy X' will suffice for now. Because I don't know who he is. ...All of that was pointless. What was I even thinking about earlier? Right, the incidents. I couldn't determine anything from this conversation, but this third incident is more than likely related to the second incident. Perhaps mom could've gotten in trouble, but if that were the case, I have no clue why Sophie would end up here. Perhaps the Sentasaurus was involved as well? Or Wilford? It's impossible for me to know. ...If I would rather die soon instead of get locked up somewhere, is there really a point in figuring this out? Well, I might as well if my situation isn't changing soon. Two possibilities come to mind. If this was related to the Sentasaurus or Team 9, I was hoping it might be a prank, but I have to concede that something serious occurred. As much as I hate to admit it, it was true that the Sentasaurus needed a hospital, and what happened was unfortunately real, despite what Mr. Kerloe says. regarding the window, I can only assume he wasn't paying attention. Perhaps they kidnapped people for views. In regards to this, I could search through their channels more for similar incidents, if they exist. Did the Team 9 guys have white suits? In any case, this line of thinking isn't helpful. The other possibility is related to Ehn. I recall the police didn't come, but the white suits had to disperse anyway. They must have been forced to leave. It's likely that some other large group intervened, but Shawn didn't mention such a thing. ...If it's not that, then the information I have now suggests one option: they were rescued by someone or some people with abilities given by Ehn. Between Ehn asking me to personally save Sophie and the lack of news regarding that first incident, she may have had involvement in that case. (edited)
2:32 PM
So, who did it? Three possibilities come to mind, and figuring out who is very important. I should certainly pay attention around people who may have abilities. The first candidate is Lelouch. One of the people Shawn interviewed was a white suit covered in bandages, and he was seen with Lelouch at some point. Either he failed to capture Lelouch and was punished, or he betrayed them. I know the butler - Gus - shot the guy, but if his face was 'covered in bandages', clearly extra damage was done. This supports the idea that Lelouch has an ability, so it's possible she saved them. However, it's unlikely since Ehn said Lelouch was also kidnapped somewhere else. Perhaps Sophie was in a similar situation? She may have been caught, escaped, then was caught again. This would connect the two incidents. Second, Ray and Shawn could've been involved, being the first responders to the scene. Ray had a crowbar in the morning on the same day of the incident, so it's possible he knew about it in advance. Shawn didn't seem as on board, so perhaps Ray did something without Shawn's knowledge, unless they were in on it together. ...Either way, they knew Lelouch, so it's possible that all three of them were involved, too. The third possibility is someone I don't know. ... What am I even accomplishing by going over this? Seriously. I'm glad I came to a conclusion, but their lives aren't going to matter to me now. I can't test the fish, I can't talk to anyone, I can't search anything online, and I can't write any of this down. ... "Sophie? Are you awake?" Sam whispers this. ((this is the only action taken in this text wall)) (edited)
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She’s still unconscious.
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 2:53 PM
Nothing. Whatever happened to her was probably worse than my situation, and there's nothing left for me to reason out. It's not like I'm able to get the fish into the cell or any other crazy options. What else can I do? Try a more pointless escape? Perhaps it'll help pass the time... I'm sure there's a game like this. Just in case, Sam attempts to stick the mattress through the bars. If this succeeds, he also sees if it can reach the table (while being held).
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The mattress is too thick.
2:59 PM
Sophie finally got up. "...Hm?"
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 3:02 PM
"Hi, Sophie. I've been doing ridiculous things attempting to escape this place. That's all. Yesterday was okay. How are you? Any idea where we are?"
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She let out a yelp, and moved to the opposite side of her cell from Sam. "What the hell?"
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 3:04 PM
"I'm also stuck here. Some guy came in earlier and said this:"
See, usually we’d just kill you and dump you in the river. But you 2 are just too important to just die off. So either I get cleared to dump your corpses in the river, or you’ll be getting a more permanent stay in a special facility. You get it now?
"So, that's the situation. Do you recognize him?" Sam describes Guy X.
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"He kidnapped me last night... Said his name was... Jeff Johnner, I think?"
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 3:11 PM
Based on past conversations, getting straight to the point was the correct approach here. I'm glad it worked out. Of course, me figuring out how to get information from Sophie won't help me escape at all. I'll have to ask Mr. Kerloe about this 'Jeff Johnner' later. "That hardly sounds like a name. I tried to ask him for it, but he said nothing. Anyway, I'll ask again. Any ideas on how to escape this place? I ran out of ideas a while ago." (edited)
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"I just woke up. What the hell do you expect me to do?" (edited)
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 3:20 PM
...If I ever ask Mr. Kerloe, that is. "Nothing, really. I was just wondering. If not that, we can discuss whatever happened with the Sentasaurus, or any of the other incidents that have happened this week. Or we can do nothing, though for once I'd rather avoid that."
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"Right. So I'm just supposed to be a tool for your entertainment when it's convenient." She groaned, and sat down on her mattress.
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 3:24 PM
"Do you think I enjoy being stuck here? Any information is useful in escaping this place. That's all."
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"But god forbid I ask anything of you."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 3:28 PM
"...Fine, we'll do it that way, then. You can ask me questions first." I won't have to tell the truth, but chances are it will probably be useful.
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"I don't have any questions. I mean that I called for help a bunch, and it took you hours. I almost died!"
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 3:36 PM
...Great. I've locked myself into addressing this again. I don't think I did anything wrong, though. I know if I were to ask anyone I know for help, I wouldn't expect a response. "Sorry? My phone was off for a while, and clearly Jackson had no intentions of killing anyone besides the Sentasaurus. That's not the point, though. You could've asked anyone besides a random high schooler for help, like your parents or the police or whoever else. What was I supposed to do? Get shot? In fact, I actually did get shot."
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"Yeah, because you ran in like an idiot." She didn't address the rest.
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 3:40 PM
...Is it possible she specifically decided against asking anyone else? I doubt it. "In order to save you, yes. And what, were you told to specifically ask me to come?"
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"The only person who decides what I do is myself!"
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 3:45 PM
"And you really thought I was the most likely person to respond and succeed?"
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"You'd be surprised." She said that with less intensity than before.
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 3:58 PM
Well, considering what I would've done, that's... This isn't worth thinking about, actually. Now that I think about it, she could've asked Lelouch too. I forgot to bring that up, but that'll have to wait. "...Well, if I was kidnapped, I would probably at least ask some random adult I know first. Like that fish store owner, maybe. You can walk around the city and find any number of people willing to help you out in the future, more so than some other people." "I called the police first, and they never came, so perhaps you have a point."
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"...Ugh."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 4:01 PM
"...You know, the Sentasaurus supposedly got in trouble a few hours before I was knocked out. He called me about it. Something about 'The Grandmaster'."
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"What the hell is a grandmaster?"
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 4:03 PM
"Someone who plays chess, probably. In any case, I didn't go. Otherwise, I likely wouldn't be here."
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"...Hm."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 4:11 PM
"I called Shawn about it. The other guy in the classroom. Maybe he was able to learn something, or maybe he ignored it. ...Or maybe he got shot in the shoulder too."
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"Ugh. He’s Kite's friend. Probably another disgusting creep."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 4:28 PM
I do actually wonder what happened to him, though. Presumably he went with Ray and maybe Lelouch. If abilities were at play, I'm sure they succeeded. That's good, right? I managed to get the Sentasaurus saved without intervening. When I called him, I hadn't come up with this theory, though. It was because he said he wanted to save people... Practically speaking, did that make sense? ...Besides mom's possible connections, is that why I was given this chance as well? Ehn's gone, so maybe I'll never understand the reason. It's no use anymore, after all. "...Well, he did seem to disagree with Ray, so maybe he's better. He knew Lelouch, so perhaps the three of them went to save the Sentasaurus together."
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She tensed up at Lelouch’s name. "Can you please stop bringing up those types of creeps."
4:34 PM
"Everywhere, I’m just eye candy for delusional morons."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 4:42 PM
From what I know, I'm sure she genuinely cares, but perhaps I really do have no idea what goes around school. Well, this explains why she never called Lelouch. ...It's best to avoid this topic, and I doubt I'll be able to ask anything else that matters. "...Sure. Well, at this point I'd ask what you found out regarding the Sentasaurus or anything else this past week, but I guess I'm in no position to push it." Sam sits down on the mattress in his cell.
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"I don’t know anything. And I don’t care. I just hate to see people trapped."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 5:00 PM
...Let's assume Sophie genuinely has no clue why the Sentasaurus intervened. If this is true, then something greater has to be going on, right? I can't do anything about that, of course. "Well, I'm not a fan of this either. As I said, I'm simply out of ideas, and it's unlikely anything else will happen. ...Not much we can do besides wait, then." (edited)
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"…Yeah." After a pause, she spoke up again. "You said he mentioned something about us being too important, right? What did he mean by that?"
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 5:06 PM
"I wouldn't know. I didn't know who he was until you said his name, and I can't say I know what his plan was. He did mention a 'boss', though, so presumably he's just following orders."
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"Hm…" She laid back on the mattress. "Do you think… It’s because of my father?"
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 5:14 PM
...What, does he have mafia connections too? How much of this nonsense do I not know? Should I bring that up? If I push this topic without elaborating, she might drop it. ...There's really is no point in hiding much in these last few hours. "Well, I don't know anything about him. What, does he have mafia connections or something?"
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"How the hell should I know!? But I’m assuming highschool kids aren’t what they’re afraid of."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 5:19 PM
Maybe not? Then why bring him up? "Probably. How could your father be related to this at all, though? The past few incidents have appeared to be nonsense to me, at least."
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"That doesn’t matter to you."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 5:31 PM
"...Well, regarding what I just said, my mom supposedly does. That's just what the Sentasaurus claimed, of course, so it may be his usual nonsense. Whatever she does or doesn't do isn't my concern, really."
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"Your mom?"
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 5:35 PM
Is bringing this up a bad idea? Probably not. That's her problem. "...Yes, supposedly the Sentasaurus knew who she was."
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"I don’t care what he knew."
5:36 PM
"Stop bringing him up."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 5:38 PM
"Well then, yes, my mom. Supposedly. I'm saying it this way because I don't know."
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"Oh."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 5:42 PM
"Does this change your answer earlier? Is your dad really irrelevant to this entire situation?"
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"No. Like I said, I figured it’d be him. I just didn’t want it to be."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 6:15 PM
I can guess why, but I'll avoid commenting on it. Perhaps it really is a similar situation. "I see."
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"Can you stop fucking judging me? You don’t say much, but I can just tell you’re thinking about how pathetic and terrible I am."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 6:25 PM
That's not the case at all, but I doubt I can change this perception... I'll just keep considering the situation. "No, I'm not, but think what you want. ...I'm mostly trying to figure out how any of this makes sense. Let's say either of our parents were involved in what's happening. If I were in Jeff's boss' position, I would just kill whoever's being held hostage instead of going through all this trouble."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 6:53 PM
"Plus, it has to have been hours now. What sort of problems would even lead to a delay this long? ...If I was doing any better, I wouldn't be here."
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"Maybe we're not the real focus. Maybe we'll be stuck here for days. Can't be worse than home, anyway."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 7:34 PM
Home? I'm outside most of the day, so it's hardly relevant to me, but perhaps her situation is worse. I'm sure there are many people in worse situations than me, after all. Is that why she wanted to go to the park on Monday? ...I'm just tired. None of this is going to help, and I'm not getting anywhere either way. "...Ideally, I'd still prefer to have a normal day and go outside somewhere, but perhaps this isn't any worse than hypothetically staying at home all day. Still, just because this may be better doesn't make it good. I'd definitely rather be somewhere outside right now. ...I think dying quickly is better than getting stuck somewhere forever." (edited)
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"Can you really be sure that's the case? I mean... When you die, won't you just be trapped in heaven or hell? Wherever you are, it's still a cage."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 7:47 PM
"I don't believe in either of those, but even so, it would be better than nothing. I mean, once you find a good schedule, I'm all for repeating it over and over. That's what I do. I just walk around the city all the time. ...Perhaps this city is itself a cage, but enough happens around here that I don't mind. I try to keep to a normal routine, but every day still ends up different, and it's those differences that keep it interesting." "...I doubt staying here will lead to anything happening."
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"I guess that's the benefit of being a man. Wherever I go, it's still the same. Lelouch, Kite, whoever decides to fetishize me... They all find me anyway. Eventually, I guess I sort of gave up. But here you are, bragging about how varied and interesting your life is, like you actually have to deal with anything. You're just a pathetic kid who's worst pain is simple boredom."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 8:10 PM
"On the contrary, I hardly find anything interesting. ...Otherwise, I wouldn't be looking in the first place. Since I don't need to talk to anyone on most days, I simply don't. It would carry the risk of getting involved in a situation I don't want or care for. Unfortunately, it appears this situation happened regardless of my choices." "If you haven't found any better ways of going about life, then I'm sure there still has to be a way out. I'd recommend avoiding talking to anyone, really. No one can cause you problems if you just ignore everyone. And if you can't go home, find some place to frequent like the library." "...Well, I suppose no advice from my perspective could help if what you're saying is true. Still, if I could help you get a normal routine, maybe I would. Based on this week, I'm starting to accept that I'm not getting my normal routine back anyway, even if I get out of here." Admittedly, the main reason I'm giving advice out is because Sophie has given an interesting story. It's clear that her usual days aren't ideal for her, which definitely goes against my preconceptions. I figured she was just another one of the few types of students at school. ...Perhaps I'd like to specifically help interesting people in general get enjoyable day-to-day lives.
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"I don't want a normal routine. In fact, I already had one. Picking between that and this, I'd still pick this."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 8:19 PM
"An enjoyable normal routine. One preferably better than 'this'."
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"What's so bad about this? I mean... Obviously, I get that we've been kidnapped and could die but... Don't you prefer to just... Be free of people you hate?"
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 8:33 PM
I don't like my mom, but she doesn't interfere in anything I do. The Sentasaurus is annoying and incomprehensible, but I'm able to ignore him. "...I guess I just can't say I hate anyone in particular. Even so, would you really say this is good? Perhaps you're now free from dealing with... those people, but what's your plan now?"
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"I'm not really the planning type. But even if we escaped, what would happen? They'd just chase us right back down, over and over again. We both know we can't escape here for any reasonable stretch of time, so what's there to run back to? I've got nothing back outside there."
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 8:55 PM
"Well, it's as I said. I'd find a way to get a good routine back eventually. Getting out of this city, changing my name, dressing up in a dinosaur costume, whatever works, really. As long as it's enjoyable, at least." "Even if I was somehow unable to guarantee a good outcome for myself, I could at least help other people have more interesting days. Or at least normal days. Watching that might be fun." "...At any rate, I'd rather not be at a 'permanent facility'. I like meeting all sorts of different people around the city, at least on average. Being forced to talk with the same people all the time isn't appealing."
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"If I could just find 1 person who wasn't awful... I think I could be satisfied with just that for now."
8:57 PM
A man entered the room, carrying 2 trays of food. "Breakfast time." ((End session))
8:57 PM
((Sorry that was a long one))
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Sam Kidink 8/5/2022 8:58 PM
((don't worry this was fun))
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((Session on Saturday))
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Sam Kidink 8/8/2022 2:32 PM
((funny story, I unfortunately probably can't make specifically saturday for this week and the next))
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((@Ehn/PC yeah I have confirmed I cannot make this saturday oops))
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((Yeah I read))
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((oops sorry))
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((Okay if you actually can participate this would be useful. Can you or is it still no))
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((if it works better for you then I don’t mind participating now. as in yeah I can)) (edited)
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((Awesome))
3:02 PM
A man entered the room, carrying 2 trays of food. "Breakfast time."
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…A completely different guy. I suppose multiple people are involved in all of this. Sophie was right, something ‘important’ really is happening, as much as that’s inconvenient for me. Might as well try to get his name anyway… Sam turns towards the man. “Hi. Thanks. By the way, what’s your name?” He also tries to see if this guy either has a white suit or the same suit Jeff was wearing earlier.
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Just a boring brown suit. "You're wasting your time." He slid the trays through the slots, and headed back for the exit.
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…These people are boring. At least when I’m going about town, people give me their names… “Well, there’s no harm in knowing… Fine, whatever.” He first checks what food is there in case something is clearly off, then proceeds to eat in relative silence if there’s nothing wrong.
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The guy left.
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Sam continues eating until he is done with breakfast. It was an okay breakfast. After that, Sam sits in silence for a little while, then inspects the tray to see if it could be useful in any way.
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I really don’t have anything better to do, do I? “Well, I guess this ‘temporary’ location has lasted longer than average”, he says, facing a wall so as to not clearly initiate a conversation if Sophie doesn’t want one, but still leaving the option open.
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Sentasaurus and the man with the food entered the room again.
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Avengard / bob-and-sam
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Sam turns to the Sentasaurus. “Hey, it’s you. Are you working for these people? Or did you come to bring some oreos too? Not my usual breakfast choice, but if you’re going to be the third uninteresting person to enter the room today, you should at least do something useful.” Then he turns to Sophie. “Did you suspect this might happen?”
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"So, who are you two"?
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"Are you actually kidding me? After everything you've done to me, you can't even remember me?" Sophie.
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“You already know, and for the sake of clarity, you also know who she is. What, did you fall after trying to fly?” …Perhaps I’m being too harsh. If he really did lose his memory, making him remember could be my ticket out. Though, even if he helps… “…Well, anyway, do you know the other guy?”
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"Hey. Why the hell would someone eat oreos for breakfast, what". (edited)
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“Who knows? You would, though.”
3:41 PM
"But seriously, do you know the guy in the brown suit or not? What do you even remember? Who are you?" (edited)
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"Sorry, but the only person here I know is me, heheh".
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“Then why did he walk in with you?”
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Bob Smith
"Sorry, but the only person here I know is me, heheh".
"I mean, probably. I'm the Elusive Sentasaurus. Real name who cares".
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“Speaking of which, he’s been awfully quiet. Hey, brown suit. Are you even awake?”
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"Brown suit man is named Gordon. One of you two is probably named Kidink too, though I have no idea which, because that doesn't even sound like a real name!" (edited)
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"I'm wide awake." Gordon.
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"Of course, maybe I'm not him. I mean, people are their memories, aren't they? If someone can't recall or found their personality on the sum of their past experience, that person might as well have died."
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Bob Smith
"Brown suit man is named Gordon. One of you two is probably named Kidink too, though I have no idea which, because that doesn't even sound like a real name!" (edited)
"Neither of us has that name. She's Sophie. …I'm Shawn Elliot." "Last I recall, you said you were 'Bob Smith'. If that’s even a real name either." ((sam - read 2 messages: https://discord.com/channels/959192904184778753/979770545082093568/1008098677308543057)) (edited)
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Avengard / sam-kidink
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Sam tries to whisper to Sophie. “Do you think he’s associated with them, or is he here for a different reason? And is it possible he lost his memory?” ((https://discord.com/channels/959192904184778753/980254352247771139/1008099675045363752)) (edited)
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"I don't know, and honestly I don't care. I just want him to leave me alone."
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"You're actually deranged." Sophie.
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"Kidink's supposed to be let go, right? That's the arrangement".
3:48 PM
"See, I'm getting it"!
3:50 PM
"Bob? No, it should be Nathan."
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Gordon fell over in shock.
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"Probably do look pretty crazy right now, haha. Sorry. Honestly, I've been having a pretty lousy day. Though I have probably been having a worse day."
3:58 PM
"Honestly, this is nothing short of a miracle right now. Odds of one person from seven billion... And it's someone you know, kind of."
3:59 PM
"If this were a movie, I'd probably get annoyed at a contrivance."
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What? And not Sophie? I can leave, right? But does it really make sense to just leave Sophie here? She said she didn’t mind, but… I can’t let his statement slide. “Well, ‘Bob Smith’ - or, I suppose, Nathan - I don’t know what happened to you, but you don’t know anything. I myself admit that if I had the choice, I would leave right now and escape somewhere and start living a new life, seeing as I highly doubt you would really let either of us escape just like this. …If I left, I’d probably end up back here eventually. However, even if I did start anew, I would retain my personality, because otherwise I would not be the person willing to make that decision in the first place! You don’t just become a new person in the process. That might as well be dying.” “You’re right, you’re currently being a completely different personality. But, in that case, you’re not the Sentasaurus at all. …You don’t have the right to say you’re him.” “So, does Bob Smith come to mind or not? Who was he?” (edited)
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Yeah, the Sentasaurus is in like, two different layers of imprisonment right now. Three if you count the suit. Are you implying Bob Smith is responsible for your captivity? That would be inexplicable, given he, by which I mean me, has been restrained and put in a cell. Also, leaving a place obviously doesn't make you a different person. That's dumb."
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Naomi Kidink entered the room. "Are you all needlessly slow, or what? Open the cell and let him out."
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“…So you’re here too. Can’t wait to hear about your involvement in this.” He doesn’t directly address Naomi Kidink in this statement.
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Bob Smith
Yeah, the Sentasaurus is in like, two different layers of imprisonment right now. Three if you count the suit. Are you implying Bob Smith is responsible for your captivity? That would be inexplicable, given he, by which I mean me, has been restrained and put in a cell. Also, leaving a place obviously doesn't make you a different person. That's dumb."
“Well, leaving your memories behind is equally as pointless as leaving a place, then.”
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"I'm a little tied up at the moment, sorry."
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Gordon went to Sam's cell, and unlocked it. "You can leave now. Your stuff's over there."
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"I'm certainly not going to dispute that this is pointless. But maybe it won't be, later on. Shawn Elliot... I'll remember that."
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“In more ways than one, I imagine. Anyway, if you could leave, Sophie would prefer to not have to deal with people she hates, so I’ll leave once all of you do.” He picks up all his belongings and puts everything in his backpack, then waits.
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Bob Smith
"I'm a little tied up at the moment, sorry."
((in reply to this))
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"You're the only one leaving, Sam. After all the trouble I went through to get you out, you owe me some gratitude you ungrateful child." Naomi.
4:17 PM
"Wait! Then let me out too! I'm not getting stuck with this lunatic!" Sophie.
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Bob Smith
"I'm certainly not going to dispute that this is pointless. But maybe it won't be, later on. Shawn Elliot... I'll remember that."
“I’m sure you’ll find that name useful later when you go around looking for a totally different person.”
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"You're the only one leaving, Sam. After all the trouble I went through to get you out, you owe me some gratitude you ungrateful child." Naomi.
“And this dinosaur guy is going in instead? I wouldn’t subject anyone to that. And it wasn’t even my fault I ended up here.”
4:20 PM
“I was hoping to leave right away at first, but if I’m still going to have to deal with all of you and I can’t just start a new life, then that wouldn’t suit my daily routine at all.”
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"True, I'll also be looking for the Elusive Sentasaurus. I guess the joke of the name is the difficulty of that, huh?"
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"Oh will you stop being so ridiculous? You have to wait for your mother to bail you out, and all you can respond with is pathetic teenage rebellion. Typical." Naomi.
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Bob Smith
"True, I'll also be looking for the Elusive Sentasaurus. I guess the joke of the name is the difficulty of that, huh?"
“Well, nonexistent things are elusive, after all.”
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"Oh will you stop being so ridiculous? You have to wait for your mother to bail you out, and all you can respond with is pathetic teenage rebellion. Typical." Naomi.
“I never asked to be bailed out by anyone else. If I could’ve found a solution on my own, at least that would’ve been entertaining. But I suppose I don’t even get to have that.” Sam walks back next to the cell, but not inside. “As long as all of you - or at least Nathan - are still here, I’m waiting here.” (edited)
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"Do you truly think you're representing the interests of your child, Naomi?" (edited)
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Bob Smith
"Do you truly think you're representing the interests of your child, Naomi?" (edited)
“Do you truly think you’re representing the interests of ‘The Elusive Sentasaurus’?” (edited)
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"Okay, Sentasaurus. Just get in the cell." Gordon annoyedly pushed him into the prison.
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Sam tries to pull him out of the cell.
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"Alright, jeez. Are you gonna kill me now, or something?"
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Sam gatekept from getting Sentasaurus out.
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Gordon shuts the cell.
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“Probably not. If you stay there, you’ll probably just be stuck for a while, being unable to make any new useful memories, so you’ll be stuck as ‘Nathan’, probably. Have fun with that.”
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"Get me out of here! Sam! You can't leave me here!" Sophie. "He can, and will." Naomi.
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“…I’m sticking to my word. I’m staying here until the Sentasaurus is gone. Or, let’s do things this way. I clearly have no idea how to unlock these, so why don’t both of you leave? I want to stay behind and talk for a little. Then I’ll go. Maybe.”
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Naomi tries to forcefully drag Sam away.
4:38 PM
Gordon unlocks the handcuffs on Sentasaurus through the bars. "Okay, now take off the suit."
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“…Do you really want me to force the issue? It’s seriously not that hard to listen to my request.” “Don’t take off the suit, Sentasaurus! It’s your ticket out of here.” (edited)
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Gordon unlocks the handcuffs on Sentasaurus through the bars. "Okay, now take off the suit."
"Oh thank God." I take off the suit.
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Bob Smith
"Oh thank God." I take off the suit.
“Put it back on! Don’t you want to pull off an escape for publicity or whatever? Isn’t that what you do?”
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Gordon took the suit, and put it with Sam and Sophie's things.
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((aren’t my things gone now?))
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((Did you pick them up? I didn't notice))
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“Well, that gives me even more reason to stay here until you’re gone.” Sam attempts to stay put as much as possible.
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Sam Kidink
“In more ways than one, I imagine. Anyway, if you could leave, Sophie would prefer to not have to deal with people she hates, so I’ll leave once all of you do.” He picks up all his belongings and puts everything in his backpack, then waits.
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"My ticket out of here is a little different. I don't know what you're talking about, how the hell could this suit do anything?"
4:45 PM
"I-- well, I guess it's too late to take that back, at any rate."
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Bob Smith
"My ticket out of here is a little different. I don't know what you're talking about, how the hell could this suit do anything?"
“Well, what is your ticket, then? Answer this and I’ll explain.”
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((I may be dumb)) Okay yeah Sam has his things.
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Sam Kidink
“Well, that gives me even more reason to stay here until you’re gone.” Sam attempts to stay put as much as possible.
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Naomi still pulls him away.
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“I’m going to ascend back to the plane I came from, through the use of a gateway.”
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Well, I’m really out of options now, and leaving things as is really doesn’t seem right after everything the Sentasaurus has put me through. Especially if it’s another one of his pranks. Sam swings the backpack to pull away from Naomi. He also tries to unzip it in the process. (edited)
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Bob Smith
“I’m going to ascend back to the plane I came from, through the use of a gateway.”
“Then do it now. And fine, I’ll explain: put on the suit, and you’ll be able to fly. It’s that simple. Maybe that will help you.” (edited)
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Naomi lets go from the swing. The bag is unzipped, yup.
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"I can't do it now. These things aren't just anywhere. I can't create a gateway."
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Sam takes out the fish. I still have almost no idea what this does at all, and I hope I at least get to find out later. However, with the one thing I do know… The Sentasaurus probably won’t willingly leave. I’ll have to free Sophie instead. …Will this work? Sam eats raw fish, then holds the rest of the fish up against the bars of Sophie’s cell. ((sam - read 3 messages: https://discord.com/channels/959192904184778753/979770545082093568/1008113439341817876)) (edited)
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((Reminder that Sam has a magic fish he can access now))
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((I was hoping to wait to test it later, but if it’s necessary I guess I will)) ((https://discord.com/channels/959192904184778753/980254352247771139/1008117193529106494)) (edited)
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Sam can feel himself grow much stronger.
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Bob Smith
"I can't do it now. These things aren't just anywhere. I can't create a gateway."
“So how are you going to escape that way, then? Why not just fly?”
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The fish immediately regenerates after having been bitten into.
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…So there’s no time to regenerate the fish over a solid object. Is it really just what Jeff did earlier? This is disappointing. Sam pulls the bars of the cell away. “Yeah, apparently this is how it works. No idea what the fish store owner put in this…”
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"I don't think I can fly. It's a lot less out there of a possibility to just try to use the bathroom and go from there. What, do I have a clothes-dependent superpower? Is that the idea?"
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"I don't think I can fly. It's a lot less out there of a possibility to just try to use the bathroom and go from there. What, do I have a clothes-dependent superpower? Is that the idea?"
“Yes.”
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The bars do indeed pull away.
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“Well, that’s your ticket out of here, Sophie. Feel free to run away and start anew or something.”
5:03 PM
((brb for 10 mins))
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Sophie jumped out of the cell.
5:03 PM
Gordon ran for the exit.
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"Before you question my priorities, note that you just ate raw fish."
5:08 PM
I laugh. "Well, alright. By any chance, have you heard the name Ehn before?"
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((ok back))
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Bob Smith
"Before you question my priorities, note that you just ate raw fish."
“I simply observed someone else’s actions and copied them. Which I’m sure is what being an internet personality is all about. And no, I have not heard of them, at least from your perspective.” Ehn basically told me to forget about her, so going by Nathan’s logic, she might as well not exist to me. Not that I would’ve said yes anyway. (edited)
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"An enigmatic answer."
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“So, Sophie, what’s will you do now?”
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Bob Smith
"An enigmatic answer."
“Well, simply telling anyone the solutions is never interesting.”
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"I guess escape? I didn't really plan to, but he's here now." Sophie.
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“Well, I have nothing left to ask whoever this guy not named Bob Smith is, so I suppose I’ll just leave too. And remember, if for some reason you really choose to stay in this city, find some calm place to go to. Like the fish store. Though maybe not anymore considering the circumstances.”
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Several armed guards entered the room. "Get back in your cell!" They aimed their weapons at Sophie.
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"I'm beginning to think I'm the only sane entity in this world."
5:30 PM
"Good luck with whatever yo--ah! Jesus. What the hell is she even here for? I know I pissed some people off but what about her?"
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Bob Smith
"I'm beginning to think I'm the only sane entity in this world."
“Then you should examine the world better.”
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"I'm not one for escapism. This is just a game. I can't speak for the character I'm playing, but I don't want to just hide behind a costume. I've no reason to linger any longer than necessary."
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“Also, what is all of this? Really. It’s all beyond my understanding right now.” Sam throws the suit at Sophie. “Why don’t you try it? Put this on. I’m out of better ideas, but if it worked for him, it might for you. Unless you also want to eat this fish. sigh This whole fighting thing is already boring.”
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"I'm not one for escapism. This is just a game. I can't speak for the character I'm playing, but I don't want to just hide behind a costume. I've no reason to linger any longer than necessary."
“Then, just escape the game through whatever methods you have, won’t you? It’s really not that hard.”
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One of the guards opened fire on Sophie as she tried to catch the costume. Naomi ducked. (edited)
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"If I'm correct, it should be unchained to a specific person. Sorry for losing it, then. Are you sure it's a good idea to be so flippant? You guys are still being held at gunpoint, you know."
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Sam eats fish again yup. He also attempts to tackle the guard after ducking in a definitely unrelated move.
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"Jesus! Shoot me, if anyone!"
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((Roll(to sam)))
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Bob Smith
"If I'm correct, it should be unchained to a specific person. Sorry for losing it, then. Are you sure it's a good idea to be so flippant? You guys are still being held at gunpoint, you know."
“I must concede that your theory is probably correct. I suppose I won’t mind sharing some theories with you in the future.” ((15))
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((Wait does sentasaurus still have the suit on))
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((you gave it to Gordon))
5:39 PM
((so it was on the table and I just tried to pass it to Sophie))
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((Fuck))
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The guard is tackled.
5:40 PM
The other guards in turn open fire on Sam.
5:40 PM
"Hey! This wasn't part of the deal!" Naomi.
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((Can we stop the session))
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Well, this is fine. …Did I really have a chance at leaving in the first place? Maybe not, considering this. Even if I escape, there’s no way I can come back from this choice, and the fish has clearly proven to be less interesting than I was hoping. One of two outcomes could come next: either the guards stop and I leave, run away, and attempt to start anew, or I die here. But if Sophie is able to escape, surely it’ll be at least okay… Sam throws the fish at Sophie as well, then makes a half-hearted attempt to run away. (edited)
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Avengard / bob-smith
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Of course I do..... but I can't say anything.....
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"Why would someone eat oreos for breakfast, what."
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hmmm... he knows about sam kidink liking oreos?
3:39 PM
shut up! sam! I would never eat oreos for breakfast! that's simply unhealthy.
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((By rephrase I didn't mean the words themselves, I meant like you can change punctuation, spelling, that kind of thing))
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((oh fuck.))
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((Rephrase is the thing you did. Editing is what I meant. I'm so good at typing))
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Brown Suit?
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"Gordon" is wearing a brown suit, for note.
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Brown is a strange way to call it. It was more of a mahogany. (edited)
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"Sorry, but the only person here I know is me." Bob laughs. "I mean, probably. I'm the Elusive Sentasaurus. Real name who cares. This man is named Gordon. One of you two is probably named Kidink, too, though I have no idea which because that doesn't even sound like a real name."
3:45 PM
"Of course, maybe I'm not him. I mean, people are their memories, aren't they? If someone can't recall or found their personality on the sum of their past experience, that person might as well have died."
3:48 PM
"Kidink's supposed to be let go, right? That's the arrangement. See, I'm getting it."
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Shawn... elliot?.....
3:49 PM
he seems to be talking the same. but he has a different name for some reason.
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"Bob? No, it should be Nathan."
3:52 PM
"I probably do look pretty crazy right now, haha. Sorry. Honestly, I've been having a pretty lousy day. Though I have probably been having a worse day." Bob looks up.
3:52 PM
"Is that guy okay?"
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nathan.......
3:54 PM
hey Nathan! Can you hear me!
3:55 PM
NATHAN! CAN YOUR HEAR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3:56 PM
And what about a man named gordon?
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"Honestly, this is nothing short of a miracle right now. Odds of one person from seven billion... And it's someone you know, kind of."
3:57 PM
"If this were a movie, I'd probably get annoyed at a contrivance."
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NAAAAATHHHHHAAAAAAANNNNNNNN
4:04 PM
Might as well be dying?!!!! Shut up. Dying is a big part of life. The biggest achievements of life were brought to life by taking risks. (edited)
4:04 PM
and what do you know? do you live your life in absolute solitude, with absolutely no one caring about your well-being?
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Bob chuckles again. "Yeah, the Sentasaurus is in like, two different layers of imprisonment right now. Three if you count the suit. Are you implying Bob Smith is responsible for your captivity? That would be inexplicable, given he, by which I mean me, has been restrained and put in a cell. Also, leaving a place obviously doesn't make you a different person. That's dumb."
4:12 PM
"I'm a little tied up at the moment, sorry."
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Both of these people are worthless! You can escape! Theres always a chance!
4:13 PM
Nathan and Sam are so... so.. wrong.... I will be the one to prove it!
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"I'm certainly not going to dispute that this is pointless. But maybe it won't be, later on. Shawn Elliot... I'll remember that."
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Lunatic?.... shut up.
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"True, I'll also be looking for the Elusive Sentasaurus. I guess the joke of the name is the difficulty of that, huh?"
4:25 PM
"Do you truly think you're representing the interests of your child?" Bob directs this at Naomi.
4:29 PM
"My understanding is that the Elusive Sentasaurus just kind of says shit. I'm probably doing good enough for a lost soul."
4:32 PM
"Alright, jeez. Are you gonna kill me now, or something?"
4:32 PM
"Ow. What?"
4:34 PM
“Probably not. If you stay there, you’ll probably just be stuck for a while, being unable to make any new useful memories, so you’ll be stuck as ‘Nathan’, probably. Have fun with that.” Sam.
4:35 PM
"Why the hell does a mall have jail cells, anyway?"
4:36 PM
"I'm going to make everyone's life miserable if I don't get to go to the bathroom. It's going to smell awful in here and everyone will be culpable."
4:38 PM
"Oh thank God." Bob takes off the suit. (edited)
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“Probably not. If you stay there, you’ll probably just be stuck for a while, being unable to make any new useful memories, so you’ll be stuck as ‘Nathan’, probably. Have fun with that.” Sam.
((I meant to send that somewhere else lmao))
4:43 PM
"My ticket out of here is a little different. I don't know what you're talking about, how the hell could this suit do anything?"
4:43 PM
"I-- well, I guess it's too late to take that back, at any rate."
4:48 PM
“I’m going to ascend back to the plane I came from, through the use of a gateway.” Bob explains this obvious fact.
4:55 PM
"I can't do it now. These things aren't just anywhere. I can't create a gateway."
5:01 PM
"I don't think I can fly. It's a lot less out there of a possibility to just try to use the bathroom and go from there. What, do I have a clothes-dependent superpower? Is that the idea?"
5:02 PM
"Before you question my priorities, note that you just ate raw fish."
5:04 PM
Bob laughs. "Well, alright. By any chance, have you heard the name Ehn before?" (edited)
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how come Sam gets to escape justice for ruining my life? (edited)
5:14 PM
and a fish? From hav? Where did he get that? (edited)
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"An enigmatic answer."
5:25 PM
"I'm beginning to think I'm the only sane entity in this world."
5:29 PM
"Good luck with whatever yo--ah! Jesus. What the hell is she even here for? I know I pissed some people off but what about her?"
5:33 PM
"I'm not one for escapism. This is just a game. I can't speak for the character I'm playing, but I don't want to just hide behind a costume. I've no reason to linger any longer than necessary."
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(( sorry if I'm despondent I'm doing something but it's easy to copy paste stuff so I didn't want to pause it))
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"If I'm correct, it should be unchained to a specific person. Sorry for losing it, then. Are you sure it's a good idea to be so flippant? You guys are still being held at gunpoint, you know."
5:37 PM
"Jesus! Shoot me, if anyone!"
5:44 PM
"They seem to have altered the deal. Hey, where did Johns go? I know now that you wanted to get your son, but what was his role? Was he paid to kidnap me?"
5:48 PM
Naomi and Sophie both run out of the room too, emptying all relevant NPCs,
5:51 PM
"Are you guys gonna chase after them?" Bob says this.
5:51 PM
They just kind of awkwardly nod and leave.
5:55 PM
"Just you and me, Smith. I don't get the whole first name thing. Sorry if I outed you somehow? Anyway, this is annoying." Bob looks around the cell CLOSELY.
5:59 PM
Bob is currently in what appears to be a tiny prison cell. There are metal bars on each side, and an uncomfortable looking mattress. There is a small slot that seems to be used for delivering food. The room outside the cell has room for more stuff, and seems like some kind of storage room. There is also another cage the same supplies but with no one inside.
6:01 PM
"Shit. I'd ask for help, but I think any possible communication goes only one way. What to do..." Bob checks under the mattress. Nothing.
6:03 PM
Bob inspects the small slot.
6:05 PM
"Okay. What if. It just opens." Bob attempts to just open the door to the cell. This fails.
6:05 PM
"Having trouble there?" The smoking man entered the room.
6:08 PM
"It seems like they accidentally locked me in, yeah." Bob pretends to smile all nice. "Funny." The smoking man smirked.
6:14 PM
"Look man, I don't care what this is all about, everyone has already fucked off, can I leave? Failing that, can I take a piss? If someone needs to handcuff me again for the second thing I'll suck it up." Bob Smith says this. "Funny enough, I don't much enjoy watching grown men piss themselves. Fine." Smoking man unlocked the cell. "Don't get cocky."
6:16 PM
"Thank you." You say this. The guy brings you to the bathroom.
6:19 PM
"Alright, then. If you want to get out from here, it's up to you. Good luck, Senta--Sentasaurus. That's a bit of a mouthful. Maybe just go by Sent? I guess it depends on how attached to the dinosaur gimmick you are. Maybe you'll hear from this lost soul again." Bob looks at the mirror. He can now control his body again. ((End session though))
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((Saturday))
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Bob Smith
i need to stop dawning on their morality. Every time, I switch a side. Every time I use a theory to explain who I am. And it never works. It contradicts itself. The Grandmaster told me im not real. But the hospital said I did.....! A coin only has two "main" faces. Heads or tails. Like good or evil. But on the rare occasion, one can land on the part of the coin on the side..... I simply must be that side myself. (edited)
Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 1:15 AM
((I don't understand what 'dawning on' means here))
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((dawn atmey))
1:16 AM
((i forget the context ill go take a look))
1:16 AM
((thinking about their morality))
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 1:17 AM
((what word did you mean to use. I don't think dawning is correct))
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((dabbling?))
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Bob can now control his body again.
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((is he in the sentasaurus suit))
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((He is not))
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"Ok..... I don't understand what happened".
2:27 PM
"But "Nathan"....It seems that Sam is not skeptical about who this guy is"!
2:28 PM
"This could be my big chance....I can act in the shoes of nathan"!
2:29 PM
"Nathan Smith, Father of the grandmaster"......
2:31 PM
"I don't even need to escape this stupid cell"!!!
2:32 PM
"It's better that way....I can just convince most people that a way".
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Bob is currently in the bathroom.
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I decide to look myself in this mirror. (edited)
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It’s you.
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"Hm....it looks like im not another person in a sentasaurus suit... unfortunate".
2:36 PM
"But the ability to change my personality out of the blue? This works".
2:36 PM
"I just have to act... natural".
2:38 PM
I go back into the cell.
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The smoking man brought him back yup.
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Oh yeah. there was a guy escorting him.
2:39 PM
"What's your name again? Gordon? Isn't it"?
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"Not Gordon, no."
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"Which guy is gordon"?
2:42 PM
"What's your name by the way? Of course you don't need to say anything if its confidential. I just want to know the people considering the fact that this could be in fact, the rest of my life".
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"That’s none of your concern."
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"So are you not gordon"?
2:47 PM
"I guess hes the guy who took the suit of that "Sentasaurus" guy, right?
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"Like I said, none of your concern. You won’t remember any of this soon, anyway."
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"Mind wiping? Prehaps I'm okay with that".
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He smirked.
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"Judging by that look in your face, killing seems like another option".
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"No. That’d be too much trouble to rely on."
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I see.
2:55 PM
I was going to ask them if I could stay in here permanently, but it seems like they would not appreciate that.
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"Soon as Jackson fixes his current issues, you're going with him."
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"Do you think he'll believe me when I say I'm Nathan? I really hope he's on good terms with Bob".
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"Why wouldn't he?"
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"You know what youtube stars are like.... they look like friendly people on the outside, but there's always these massive underground dramas that happen".
3:07 PM
"I can't expect the people at team nine to be 100% genuine people. That's not how success rolls in".
3:07 PM
"You have to lie to your way to victory".
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"Lying's the game, ain't it? Very first act of evil in human history is telling the truth."
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"Yeah! You get what I'm saying".
3:13 PM
"Anyways, back me out if Jackson thinks I'm Bob. I bet he's going to act react negatively to my presence. It may not be any words, probably just a sneer".
3:14 PM
I scratch my chest.
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"Sorry... What exactly do you think is the Nathan/Bob thing?"
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"I don't know. I just blacked out? And lo and behold I was just here".
3:17 PM
"Maybe it's DID? I don't want to bank on that though".
3:17 PM
"Can we go back to the bathroom for a second, I scratched my chest and it did not feel right".
3:17 PM
"Hurt like hell".
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He seemed amused. "You're Nathan Smith. That's your real name."
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"Yep. Roll off the tongue, don't you think"?
3:19 PM
I walk to the bathroom, telling him to come with me.
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Johnner unlocked the door of the cell and led him back to the bathroom.
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I lift up my shirt.
3:22 PM
What do I see?
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The normal body of a human. I don't understand what you're looking for.
3:27 PM
Okay well yeah the wounds are still there, I forgot you got hit.
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"Holy shit! Get over here! You have to see this"!
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He entered the bathroom. "What?"
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"Look at this guy's body! There are gunshot wounds"!
3:28 PM
"These don't happen by accident. There had to have been some shady stuff going on with him".
3:28 PM
I lift up my legs.
3:29 PM
"Another one"!
3:30 PM
"Somebody was definitely out to kill him".
3:34 PM
"That's fucking scary".
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"Call it idiots on the job."
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"prehaps..."
3:37 PM
"Do you know if Jackson and Bob had any bad blood against each other? I guess it would connect to the fact that Jackson was willing to sell him off to a cell".
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"Okay, that's enough of that."
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"Too much questions? Sorry about that".
3:43 PM
"So do I just wait here"?
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"Supposedly."
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"Is there a bed somewhere? prehaps I can sleep until he comes".
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There's a mattress in the cell.
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"Well I'll just sleep here for the day. Nice meeting you".
3:48 PM
zzz......
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Avengard / dana-craig
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When Dana awoke, she found herself wearing a dinosaur costume that one could describe as Elusive. Her hands are tied behind her back, and she is seated in a vehicle with a male driver(Who is Jackson Day, the guy who is Jerma) and a woman in a suit in the passenger seat. (edited)
11:06 PM
((Session end for real.)) (edited)
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????!!?!!
11:07 PM
I forgot there was a real character with the last name smith but still
11:07 PM
Bob is not short for Nathan and never will be fuck you
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i should’ve just stuck with strider. but that just wasn’t a universal enough surname
11:23 PM
the worst part is after all this i don’t even think im going to do anything other than try to leave immediately there is no other justified action for dana
11:24 PM
if you want to contrive things such that this segment happens for some time this is your advance warning hope this is the type of car with NO mirrors
11:24 PM
i guess I’ll yiik out a few words first
11:24 PM
Wait no
11:24 PM
Fucking
11:25 PM
The actual person isn’t visible from the outside of the suit is it fuck
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((:trollmafia:))
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Hello, hello? Hey, Ariel! Hey, wow, day 4. I knew you could do it. Uh, hey, listen, I may not be around to send you a message tomorrow. banging It's-It's been a bad night here for me. Um, I-I'm kinda glad that I laid out my plans for you clears throat uh, when I did. Uh, hey, do me a favor. banging Maybe sometime, uh, you could check inside those suits in the back room? banging I'm gonna to try to hold out until someone checks. Maybe it won’t be so bad. bang bang Uh, I-I-I-I always wondered what was in all those empty heads back there. chime plays. You know...deep moan oh, no - noises followed by a loud screech and static
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((Session on Saturday))
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I scream for a second.
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"Oh god, he’s up. Knock him out again." Jackson.
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“What the fuck is this?!” Why am I such a god damn moron? ‘Oh, I’m already pretty sure these tests won’t do anything, so I can just write them down without making sure it’s safe first.’ What would be the point of a fucking test, then??! Am I defective?
2:08 PM
If they knock me out, will I go back?
2:10 PM
“Why am I wearing a fursuit?” This is probably something anyone would ask, right?
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Dana begins to gently float off the seat.
2:13 PM
"Aaaaagh! Every time! You speak complete nonsense, and you make all of this infinitely worse! Are you going to pretend to have amnesia now?" Jackson.
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"Ah!" Ok. They fly now. "You going to kill me, then?" If this is the mob, I could use this for information. Also I obviously try to look at the mirror but I assume that doesn't work.
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It does not work. "I will if you force me to. So sit there and shut up." Jackson.
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"Hm." Obviously he's already annoyed at me. And-- wait, is this the fucking twitter guy? I sit there and shut up for the time being.
2:28 PM
Should I ask him to take the mask off? It's not like doing that will free me. Though I doubt he'd be open to any requests at all.
2:28 PM
I'll make my move when we get to wherever we're going, I guess. Any later and there's no guarantee a mirror will be around.
2:28 PM
Please protect me, Ariel...
2:31 PM
Wait, a dinosaur...... and that's the guy I screenshotted the pfp of. Is this that streamer? Somethingsaurus? I don't know what his real name is, I just happened to decide to fuck with this small online community.
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The car arrived in front of a mall and parked.
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Why is twitter relevant now? This is stupid.
2:32 PM
"Could you at least take off the mask? I can barely breathe." Moment of truth.
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"You really refuse to learn, don’t you?" Jackson got out of the car and opened the door for Dana. From this angle, a recent gunshot wound was visible.
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((on him or me))
2:37 PM
((regardless. thank god that didn't work i (real life) do not want this occurrence to end ever))
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((On him))
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I guess I'm able to walk. I slowly get up and out of the car. Worst case scenario, I die and go back. "You're with the mob, right?" It doesn't really matter if what I'm saying makes sense for this guy if he's apparently been spouting nonsense.
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Jackson just grabbed Dana's hand and dragged him into the mall. The woman followed from behind.
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Whatever. This doesn't even matter. I halfheartedly try to wriggle my hands out.
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((Roll))
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((4))
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This fails.
2:52 PM
Jackson brought them into the staff area.
2:58 PM
This fucking guy is waiting alone in the staff area.
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smokin
3:00 PM
I am just standing here.
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"Is he here?" The woman. "He's in the back, don't worry. We'd never break our promises in this business, would be Jackson?" Smoking guy.
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"Is this me? What, am I 'in the back'?"
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"No, we're discussing your friend, you moron. The one you had to hang around so much you nearly fucked us all over." Smoking guy.
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"Ah, of course. And I need to be here for this?"
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"Ever hear of a hostage exchange? Getting lawyers to pull of kidnappings isn't cheap." Smoking guy.
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"It does seem a little outside the job description."
3:18 PM
"So wait, was I kidnapped by a lawyer or by the mob? Trying to get a feel for the sides here."
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A new guy came in from another door. "Oh, they're here." "Indeed they are, Gordon. You can let the Kidink kid go, and put old Extinctasaurus here in his place." Smoking guy. (edited)
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"Kidink? Also, that's good to know. I am the Elusive Sentasaurus, right?"
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"...Yes? You getting memory problems again?" Smoking guy. (edited)
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I laugh. "In a sense, maybe. I'm just a lost soul passing through. ...'I'm not even supposed to be here today'."
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Gordon dragged Dana through the door he'd come in from, and into a room with 2 prison-like cells. Sam Kidink and an unfamiliar girl about his age are both trapped in the cells. ((Are you ready for more insane games of telephone))
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lmao
3:29 PM
don't worry, i was going to initiate one myself as soon as this was over
3:30 PM
((for a brief second when you said kidink i thought the implication was that i was him somehow. this would be the greatest way to reference ever17 (forced to wear an animal suit)))
3:30 PM
"So, who are you two?"
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Sam turns to the Sentasaurus. “Hey, it’s you. Are you working for these people? Or did you come to bring some oreos too? Not my usual breakfast choice, but if you’re going to be the third uninteresting person to enter the room today, you should at least do something useful.” Then he turns to the girl. “Did you suspect this might happen?”
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"Why would someone eat oreos for breakfast, what." What.
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"Are you actually kidding me? After everything you've done to me, you can't even remember me?" The girl.
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"Which one of you is the hostage exchange person, exactly? I'm one of them, I guess. Or is this more complicated than one to one?"
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“You already know, and for the sake of clarity, you also know who she is. What, did you fall after trying to fly? …Well, anyway, do you know the other guy?” Sam.
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Dana Craig
"Why would someone eat oreos for breakfast, what." What.
“Who knows? You would, though.” Sam again.
3:41 PM
“Seriously, though. Do you know the guy in the brown suit or not? What do you even remember? Who are you?” Sam.
3:42 PM
"Gordon" is wearing a brown suit, for note.
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"Sorry, but the only person here I know is me." I laugh. "I mean, probably. I'm the Elusive Sentasaurus. Real name who cares. This man is named Gordon. One of you two is probably named Kidink, too, though I have no idea which because that doesn't even sound like a real name."
3:44 PM
"Of course, maybe I'm not him. I mean, people are their memories, aren't they? If someone can't recall or found their personality on the sum of their past experience, that person might as well have died."
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“Then why did he walk in with you?”
3:45 PM
“Speaking of which, he’s been awfully quiet. Hey, brown suit. Are you even awake?” Sam.
3:46 PM
"I'm wide awake." Gordon.
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"Kidink's supposed to be let go, right? That's the arrangement. See, I'm getting it."
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Dana Craig
"Sorry, but the only person here I know is me." I laugh. "I mean, probably. I'm the Elusive Sentasaurus. Real name who cares. This man is named Gordon. One of you two is probably named Kidink, too, though I have no idea which because that doesn't even sound like a real name."
“Neither of us has that name. She’s Sophie. …I’m Shawn Elliot. Last I recall, you said you were ‘Bob Smith’. If that’s even a real name either.” Sam. "You're actually deranged." Sophie.
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"Bob? No, it should be Nathan." I say this before thinking about whether I should.
3:50 PM
"I probably do look pretty crazy right now, haha. Sorry. Honestly, I've been having a pretty lousy day. Though I have probably been having a worse day."
3:50 PM
I look up.
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Dana Craig
"Bob? No, it should be Nathan." I say this before thinking about whether I should.
Gordon fell over in shock.
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"Is that guy okay?"
3:56 PM
"Honestly, this is nothing short of a miracle right now. Odds of one person from seven billion... And it's someone you know, kind of."
3:57 PM
"If this were a movie, I'd probably get annoyed at a contrivance."
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“Well, ‘Bob Smith’, I don’t know what happened to you, but you don’t know anything. I myself admit that if I had the choice, I would leave right now and escape somewhere and start living a new life, seeing as I highly doubt you would really let either of us escape just like this. However, even if I did leave, I would retain my personality, because otherwise I would not be the person willing to make that decision in the first place! You don’t just become a new person in the process. That might as well be dying.” “You’re right, you’re currently being a completely different personality. But, in that case, you’re not the Sentasaurus at all. …You don’t have the right to say you’re him.” “So, does Bob Smith come to mind or not?” All Sam.
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Just gotta strike a good balance with how vague and mysterious I am... I chuckle again. "Yeah, the Sentasaurus is in like, two different layers of imprisonment right now. Three if you count the suit. Are you implying Bob Smith is responsible for your captivity? That would be inexplicable, given he, by which I mean me, has been restrained and put in a cell. Also, leaving a place obviously doesn't make you a different person. That's dumb."
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The woman from earlier entered the room. "Are you all needlessly slow, or what? Open the cell and let him out."
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"I'm a little tied up at the moment, sorry."
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“…So you’re here too. Can’t wait to hear about your involvement in this.” Sam doesn't directly address the woman in this statement.
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Just gotta strike a good balance with how vague and mysterious I am... I chuckle again. "Yeah, the Sentasaurus is in like, two different layers of imprisonment right now. Three if you count the suit. Are you implying Bob Smith is responsible for your captivity? That would be inexplicable, given he, by which I mean me, has been restrained and put in a cell. Also, leaving a place obviously doesn't make you a different person. That's dumb."
“Well, leaving your memories behind is equally as pointless as leaving a place, then.” Sam.
4:13 PM
Gordon went to Sam's cell, and unlocked it. "You can leave now. Your stuff's over there."
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"I'm certainly not going to dispute that this is pointless. But maybe it won't be, later on. Shawn Elliot... I'll remember that."
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“In more ways than one, I imagine. Anyway, if you could leave, Sophie would prefer to not have to deal with people she hates, so I’ll leave once all of you do.” Sam picks up all his belongings and puts everything in his backpack, then waits.
4:17 PM
"You're the only one leaving, Sam. After all the trouble I went through to get you out, you owe me some gratitude you ungrateful child." The woman.
4:17 PM
"Wait! Then let me out too! I'm not getting stuck with this lunatic!" Sophie.
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"I really would like just a second of solace. Like, to go to the bathroom, or something."
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"I'm certainly not going to dispute that this is pointless. But maybe it won't be, later on. Shawn Elliot... I'll remember that."
“I’m sure you’ll find that name useful later when you go around looking for a totally different person.” Sam.
4:19 PM
"And this dinosaur guy is going in instead? I wouldn’t subject anyone to that. And it wasn’t even my fault I ended up here.” Sam again.
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"True, I'll also be looking for the Elusive Sentasaurus. I guess the joke of the name is the difficulty of that, huh?"
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“I was hoping to leave right away at first, but if I’m still going to have to deal with all of you and I can’t just start a new life, then that wouldn’t suit my daily routine at all.” Sam.
4:22 PM
"Oh will you stop being so ridiculous? You have to wait for your mother to bail you out, and all you can respond with is pathetic teenage rebellion. Typical." The woman.
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"True, I'll also be looking for the Elusive Sentasaurus. I guess the joke of the name is the difficulty of that, huh?"
“Well, nonexistent things are elusive, after all.” Sam.
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"Do you truly think you're representing the interests of your child?" I direct this at the woman.
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“I never asked to be bailed out by anyone else. If I could’ve found a solution on my own, at least that would’ve been entertaining. But I suppose I don’t even get to have that.” Sam walks back next to the cell, but not inside. “As long as all of you - or at least Nathan - are still here, I’m waiting here.”
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"Do you truly think you're representing the interests of your child?" I direct this at the woman.
“Do you truly think you’re representing the interests of ‘The Elusive Sentasaurus’? Sam.
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((am i in the same cell as sophie??? i dont get the layout))
4:29 PM
"My understanding is that the Elusive Sentasaurus just kind of says shit. I'm probably doing good enough for a lost soul."
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"Okay, Sentasaurus. Just get in the cell." Gordon annoyedly pushed him into the prison.
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((i thought i was already in th))
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((I don't think you ever got in?))
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((i just assumed idk oh well))
4:32 PM
"Alright, jeez. Are you gonna kill me now, or something?"
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Sam tries to pull him out of the cell.
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"Ow. What?"
4:32 PM
I don't particularly resist this.
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Gordon does resist this.
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Sam fails. Gordon shuts and locks the cell.
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"Why the hell does a mall have jail cells, anyway?"
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"Get me out of here! Sam! You can't leave me here!" Sophie. "He can, and will." The woman.
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"I'm going to make everyone's life miserable if I don't get to go to the bathroom. It's going to smell awful in here and everyone will be culpable."
4:36 PM
((im fucking dying from the fact that this is just the most logical course of action for me to be taking right now. advehnt guard is peak))
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“…I’m sticking to my word. I’m staying here until the Sentasaurus is gone. Or, let’s do things this way. I clearly have no idea how to unlock these, so why don’t both of you leave? I want to stay behind and talk for a little. Then I’ll go. Maybe.” Sam.
4:37 PM
The woman tries to forcefully drag Sam away.
4:38 PM
Gordon unlocks the handcuffs on Sentasaurus through the bars. "Okay, now take off the suit."
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"Oh thank God." I take off the suit.
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“Probably not. If you stay there, you’ll probably just be stuck for a while, being unable to make any new useful memories, so you’ll be stuck as ‘Nathan’, probably. Have fun with that.” Sam said this earlier but I sent it in the wrong place lmao
4:42 PM
“…Do you really want me to force the issue? It’s seriously not that hard to listen to my request. Don’t take off the suit, Sentasaurus! It’s your ticket out of here.” Sam now(he said this)
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"My ticket out of here is a little different. I don't know what you're talking about, how the hell could this suit do anything?"
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“Put it back on! Don’t you want to pull off an escape for publicity or whatever? Isn’t that what you do?”
4:43 PM
Gordon took the suit, and put it with Sam and Sophie's things.
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"I-- well, I guess it's too late to take that back, at any rate."
4:45 PM
((theres no fucking reflective surfaces. in the cell right lmao))
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“Well, what is your ticket, then? Answer this and I’ll explain.” Sam.
4:46 PM
((There are none))
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“I’m going to ascend back to the plane I came from, through the use of a gateway.” I explain this obvious fact.
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Sam swings the backpack to pull away from the woman. He also tries to unzip it in the process. “Then do it now. And fine, I’ll explain: put on the suit, and you’ll be able to fly. It’s that simple. Maybe that will help you.” (edited)
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Who the FUCK is naomi
4:53 PM
I know
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"I can't do it now. These things aren't just anywhere. I can't create a gateway."
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Sam takes out the fish. Sam eats raw fish, then holds the rest of the fish up against the bars of Sophie’s cell.
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"What."
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The fish immediately regenerates after having been bitten into.
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Dana Craig
"I can't do it now. These things aren't just anywhere. I can't create a gateway."
“So how are you going to escape that way, then? Why not just fly?” Sam.
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"I don't think I can fly. It's a lot less out there of a possibility to just try to use the bathroom and go from there. What, do I have a clothes-dependent superpower? Is that the idea?"
5:02 PM
"Before you question my priorities, note that you just ate raw fish."
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Sam pulls the bars of the cell away. “Yeah, apparently this is how it works. No idea what the fish store owner put in this…”
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"I don't think I can fly. It's a lot less out there of a possibility to just try to use the bathroom and go from there. What, do I have a clothes-dependent superpower? Is that the idea?"
“Yes.” Sam.
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I laugh. "Well, alright. By any chance, have you heard the name Ehn before?"
5:04 PM
If it's now possible, I step out of the cell.
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Sam broke open the other cell actually.
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Tragic...
5:10 PM
((in funny abstract struggles it may well be impossible to give dana 4 a meaningful icon that doesn't spoil anything for other pcs))
5:10 PM
((though i figure they might just realize already ooc))
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((I'm pretty sure they don't))
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((are you doing the thing where you forward my messages for sent to send))
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((Yeah lmao))
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((epic))
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“I simply observed someone else’s actions and copied them. Which I’m sure is what being an internet personality is all about. And no, I have not heard of them, at least from your perspective.” Sam.
5:20 PM
Sophie jumped out of the cell. Gordon ran for the exit.
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"An enigmatic answer." I am in the cell.
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“So, Sophie, what’s will you do now?” Sam.
5:22 PM
"I guess escape? I didn't really plan to, but he's here now." Sophie.
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"An enigmatic answer." I am in the cell.
“Well, simply telling anyone the solutions is never interesting.” Sam.
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"I'm beginning to think I'm the only sane entity in this world."
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((Dana Craig top 100 quote))
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((Dana Craig will not reach a top 100 she will only reach a top Craigillion))
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“Well, I have nothing left to ask whoever this guy not named Bob Smith is, so I suppose I’ll just leave too. And remember, if for some reason you really choose to stay in this city, find some calm place to go to. Like the fish store. Though maybe not anymore considering the circumstances.” Sam.
5:27 PM
Several armed guards entered the room. "Get back in your cell!" They aimed their weapons at Sophie.
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"Good luck with whatever yo--ah! Jesus. What the hell is she even here for? I know I pissed some people off but what about her?"
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Dana Craig
"I'm beginning to think I'm the only sane entity in this world."
“Then you should examine the world better.” Sam.
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"I'm not one for escapism. This is just a game. I can't speak for the character I'm playing, but I don't want to just hide behind a costume. I've no reason to linger any longer than necessary."
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“Also, what is all of this? Really. It’s all beyond my understanding right now.” Sam throws the suit at Sophie. “Why don’t you try it? Put this on. I’m out of better ideas, but if it worked for him, it might for you. Unless you also want to eat this fish. sigh This whole fighting thing is already boring.”
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"If I'm correct, it should be unchained to a specific person. Sorry for losing it, then."
5:35 PM
"Are you sure it's a good idea to be so flippant? You guys are still being held at gunpoint, you know."
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One of the guards opened fire on Sophie as she tried to catch the costume. Naomi ducked.
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NAOMI WOULD NEVER DUCK
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((You know her name already there is no point hiding it))
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"Jesus! Shoot me, if anyone!"
5:37 PM
Okay, maybe that's a little excessive. I'll be able to be back in just a little bit... but I certainly wouldn't mind the shortcut.
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Sam eats fish again yup. He also attempts to tackle the guard after ducking in a definitely unrelated move.
5:39 PM
“I must concede that your theory is probably correct. I suppose I won’t mind sharing some theories with you in the future.” Sam.
5:40 PM
The guard is tackled, and the other guards in turn open fire on Sam. "Hey! This wasn't part of the deal!" Naomi.
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"They seem to have altered the deal. Hey, where did Johns go? I know now that you wanted to get your son, but what was his role? Was he paid to kidnap me?" I don't particularly mind the live gunfire.
5:44 PM
((screaming in an active war zone WHAT INFORMATION DO YOU HAVE REGARDING THE MYSTERY))
5:45 PM
"Wait, his name was Jackson, the guy said earlier. Him."
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Sam throws the fish at Sophie as well, then makes a half-hearted attempt to run away. This succeeds.
5:48 PM
Naomi and Sophie both run out of the room too, emptying all relevant NPCs,
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"Great. That just sort of happened. I mean I didn't even participate in that."
5:48 PM
((gordon left earlier right))
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((Yeah))
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((though theres still fucking Random Guards so im not quite alone))
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((Yeah))
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"Are you guys gonna chase after them?"
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They just kind of awkwardly nod and leave. (edited)
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((NOW im alone)) "Just you and me, Smith. I don't get the whole first name thing. Sorry if I outed you somehow? Anyway, this is annoying." I look around the cell CLOSELY i love zero escape
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Dana is currently in what appears to be a tiny prison cell. There are metal bars on each side, and an uncomfortable looking mattress. There is a small slot that seems to be used for delivering food. The room outside the cell has room for more stuff, and seems like some kind of storage room. There is also another cage the same supplies but with no one inside.
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"Shit. I'd ask for help, but I think any possible communication goes only one way. What to do..." I check under the mattress.
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Nothing.
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The small slot. I peep through that and check it more closely. CAN I fit a finger through
6:02 PM
kid named
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You can.
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This helps in no way.
6:03 PM
"Okay. What if. It just opens." I attempt to just open the door to the cell.
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It does not in fact open.
6:05 PM
"Having trouble there?" The smoking man entered the room.
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"It seems like they accidentally locked me in, yeah." I pretend to smile all nice.
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"Funny." He smirked.
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"Look man, I don't care what this is all about, everyone has already fucked off, can I leave? Failing that, can I take a piss? If someone needs to handcuff me again for the second thing I'll suck it up."
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"Funny enough, I don't much enjoy watching grown men piss themselves. Fine." He unlocked the cell. "Don't get cocky."
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"Thank you." Where the FUCK is the bathroom
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The guy brings you to the bathroom.
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"Alright, then. If you want to get out from here, it's up to you. Good luck, Senta--Sentasaurus. That's a bit of a mouthful. Maybe just go by Sent? I guess it depends on how attached to the dinosaur gimmick you are. Maybe you'll hear from this lost soul again." I look at the mirror.
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Dana woke up in her own body, back at Ariel's apartment. Ehn is standing next to her.
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Avengard / ariel-may
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Ariel woke up the next morning. Dana is still there.
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she searches for information on Nathan Smith
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Where is she searching
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The internet.
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((Roll))
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((3))
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Nothing.
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Well fair enough.
8:11 PM
Ariel leaves Dana there, gets ready to go out, wearing a cute pink jacket, and knocks on next door.
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As in Dana's apartment?
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Yeah.
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No response.
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What time is it?
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About 9AM.
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((hi))
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Ariel returns to her room, back to cuddling Dana's unconscious body, and plays genshin gay baby jail.
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I can't figure out a funny joke to make the daily today. Your daily is to find me a funny joke to make the daily.
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((hi))
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((help I'm too stupid to figure out a funny joke either and basically I'm just waiting for something to happen right now, killing in-universe time.))
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"Good mooooorning!" Ehn entered. "Where's Jay?"
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"Ehn? I have literally no idea. he just disappeared at some point."
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"Huh. I guess I'll find him later. What's Dana up to?"
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"Experimenting with her power, she's been gone for a while though."
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"Huh. Are you just waiting for her then?"
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"Yeah. I don't know what's happening but I don't really want to just leave her alone."
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"Huh."
10:28 PM
Dana woke up.
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Ariel May BOT 8/14/2022 10:31 PM
"Dana! Finally! What happened?"
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Avengard / ariel-and-dana
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"Dana! Finally! What happened?"
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I scuttle away. “Agh! Oh. I made an error in judgement.” IS THE BOOK HER E
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Dana has the book.
10:33 PM
"Morning, Dana." Ehn.
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Great. “I wrote a name I don’t know anyone who has as a test, assuming it would do nothing, but it turned out it worked. And that someone happened to be wearing a full body costume obscuring their face in a mirror, and I was also physically restrained… it was a whole thing.”
10:35 PM
“I did confirm definitively that there are other people than us two who have manifested abilities. Anything to say on that, Ehn? I’m only asking for the sake of completeness, I don’t expect an answer.”
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She shrugged.
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"What I'm so sorry that's awful."
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"Anyway, I managed to get the codes for you Dana."
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“What? How could you—actually, whatever, I wouldn’t be particularly interested even if you were willing to answer. That’s good. Of course, your eagerness to target this place specifically brings me very little confidence that it’ll be for our benefit, but I don’t really have any better options. What’s the codes, then?”
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Ehn gives some numbers yup. "Had to make a deal with a Maoziwam for this." She speaks with extreme disgust.
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“What. The guy who owns the place?”
10:41 PM
“Isn’t there a conflict of interest there to be wary of?”
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"No, his daughter. Or. His daughter's girlfriend I think?"
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“Gay people…” I nod sagely. “Okay. Whatever. I’ll take it as a given they’re correct. Worst case scenario the guy I’m controlling fails to open a door.”
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"Sounds right."
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“I want to take a quick stop somewhere first, but we can go forward with the heist right after.” DOES AVENGARD HAVE A PUBLIC LIBRARY
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"I'm going to need you to explain to me what happened before in more detail too before we do anything else. I'm worried about you."
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I sigh. “Have you ever heard of The Elusive Sentasaurus?”
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Avengard does have a public library.
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11:01 PM
"You met him!?" Ehn.
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"I can't say I have"
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“He’s a streamer.” I turn to Ehn. “How fascinating of a reaction. Are you a gamer, Ehn?” I smirk. “Whatever. I could work out your connection to him on my own anyway.” I return to speaking to Ariel. “He was involved in some kind of a hostage exchange. With a kid named Kidink. That’s a large part of why I was stuck for so long in an unplanned excursion. My movements were being impeded.” My expression brightens. “But, I mean, it’s fine, right? I’m always going to find a way out eventually, and whatever happens to the other body I’m in, up to and including death—though I’d obviously prefer to avoid that—it won’t do anything to me. The only things people can meaningfully hurt me with are the body I return to and the book that can be used to usurp me. And they’re still here, safe with you. We had a slip-up before, but that’s lesson learned, it won’t happen again.”
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"Yeah exactly, I want to ensure you're safe here which is why I never left your side, though I will admit it was a tad boring."
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"I would call you the world's most boring protagonist, but at least you’re no Sam Kidink."
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"Look I care about someone's safety and health which is more than a lot of people could say!"
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"You barely know her."
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"So? I care."
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"You ever think about a restraining order?" Ehn says this to Dana.
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I grimace in discomfort. “I want to run more tests. I want to understand how this power works so I can use it effectively and securely. But if a poorly thought out one puts me in a dicey situation, that defeats the whole point. I won’t do something like that without properly explaining again.” I sit back down. “I don’t need to go to the library, I guess. I thought a public computer would be harder to trace, but the odds of anyone understanding the significance of what i do are basically non-existent.” I am going to use twitter. ((I guess I will type this thing in #dana-craig to not interrupt this channel))
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Avengard / dana-craig
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The first thing I am going to do is look up the name “Kidink” to see if there is any notable information. The second thing is this: I create a burner account with the @ lostsoul4141, and message the Elusive Sentasaurus Twitter account with the following text. “Are you doing okay? Are you able to read this message? Please respond at your earliest convenience.
  • A Lost Soul”
((for obvious real life reasons this will not be able to have a response right now but i send it and then put my phone away))
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Naomi Kidink is a criminal defence lawyer in Avengard. She is supposedly very good. This isn’t hard to find she advertises a fair amount.
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Heh. Irony…
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Avengard / ariel-and-dana
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“It’s for my best interest right now that she does stay close, Ehn.” I say, slightly annoyed.
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"I’m just saying."
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“And I am just providing feedback on your opinion. Another win for the marketplace of ideals.”
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"I prefer an auction of ideals."
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“Is that like, one person states their opinion and all discussion centers around their opinion specifically? I feel like we’re still doing that.”
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"well I happen to believe that Dana is a good enough person who I want to help and that's good enough for me."
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((Dana Craig is a moral paragon.)) I put my phone away. “Is there a specific time we should be doing this, or is it just whenever possible?”
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"As soon as possible, I’d say."
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“Fine. I’m going to get this over with. I’ll find a place to drop off the haul after taking it, and then as long as I make sure he’s incapacitated and unable to retrieve it himself, we should be able to take it from there.” I open up the notebook.
11:51 PM
“If this takes more than three hours, you can assume something’s gone awry. Don’t panic; I’ll prioritize escaping and we’ll just have to give up on profiting here.” If I’m not interrupted, I write down “Mats Rumen”.
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((Channel split))
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"So Ehn. What now?" (edited)
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"I dunno. You wanna go out, or keep waiting here?"
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"Go out where? Last time I tried, it was a bust, and I lost Jay somewhere. Why don't you tell me more about yourself Ehn?"
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"That’s gonna be a pass."
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"Fair enough. How about you come over here and let me give you some pets then, hmm?"
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Ehn does indeed walk over to Ariel.
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pet
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Ariel’s hand goes through Ehn but this still has the intended effect anyway.
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"This is all good for you, yeah? Do you want it anywhere in particular?"
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"No. Anywhere is fine."
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"Okay then" continues petting the intangible cat
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"Don’t you ever wanna go out and just mess around? Me, I hate to stand still."
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"Yes, but I can't at the moment. Last time I went out was a disaster and I do not plan to repeat it. Im perfectly happy here just enjoying the company, even of someone who is not really here at the moment."
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"Don’t you wanna have your own adventures or anything? Go become your own famous supervillain?"
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"Only if I can do it while maintaining my safety, it's important to me. Being a supervillain isn't that fulfilling all things considered, y'know? Maybe if I could meet rich people, that might do it."
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"Right now, all you’re doing is waiting around for Dana and relying on her. What’s gonna happen once she stops thinking she needs you?" (edited)
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"I'm hoping that won't happen, but if it does, then yeah, maybe I'll do something. I just can't really... Do villainy. It's too hard for me, and this power you gave me feels useless for villainy, and is much more suited to helping people. I dunno."
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"Sounds like lack of creativity if you ask me."
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"Maybe I am, do you have any ideas?"
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"Nuh-uh! Not my job! You’ve got a brush that can do things no one else in the world can! I’ve done my part! Now it’s your job to do something interesting with it!"
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"Well maybe I was the wrong choice for someone to give it to, have you thought about that? I'm glad you did since it let me meet Dana but I totally get if you're having second thoughts."
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"You won’t even consider it…? We’re talking about a brush that can heal any injury, fix any broken things… Can’t you think of anything?" Ehn moved slightly away from Ariel in order to face her.
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"What good is that when I need to break the things first and I'm just not strong enough to do that?"
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"Just buy a bomb, I dunno! I’m not really the planning type!"
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"How do I buy a bomb? How do I manage to get one into a place unseen? Why would I blow up a place?"
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"Bla bla bla! I told you, I’m not the planning kind! Things just usually work out the way I want them to. …Up until you had to go and waste my time like this."
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"Well I'm not forcing you to be here. You gave me your gift, thankyou very much, now you can leave, unless you have something specific you want me to do."
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"Ugh, fine. See you never. That was a devastating line to leave on, you feel so upset." Ehn left.
12:58 AM
((Gonna end session actually))
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((Sunday))
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((Sunday))
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Ariel is alone in the apartment. I'm assuming she does nothing again?
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Alone? Isn't dana's body there?
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Yeah, but she's unconscious.
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Ariel reads the news
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Lots of shootings recently. Also some reports of homeless people attacking supporters of Belto Shelk in the name of "The Fungus".
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What's "The Fungus"?
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No one knows.
8:06 PM
Dana Craig awoke.
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Advehnt Guard
Avengard / shawn-duveldt
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Shawn woke up the next day.
2:02 PM
Oh wait no this is the same day. Whatever
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 2:02 PM
Shawn checks his phone
2:02 PM
need to know if Kite responded
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He did.
2:10 PM
‘meet at alleyway next to (address). In costume'
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 2:37 PM
"Gotcha"
2:37 PM
Shawn gets up, gets dressed, heads downstairs.
2:37 PM
Is this adress in walking distance
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Yes. But you’d probably miss the bus.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 2:39 PM
Shawn contemplates that for a second, then texts lelouch
2:40 PM
going to be late to class today, send me ur notes if you take them
2:40 PM
He quickly makes himself breakfast
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No response.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 3:07 PM
Shawn eats his bowl of brand cereal and heads out.
3:08 PM
He brings his costume with him, but waits until he's a good distance away from his house to duck into an alley and quickly change
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Shawn is now in costume.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 3:25 PM
Shawn (in costume) meets up with Kite at the alley
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Kite is also in costume and with a police officer. "Heya, bro!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 3:37 PM
A police officer? Oh shit are we busted for the thing yesterday?
3:37 PM
"H-hey Kite"
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"So this is your partner, right?" The officer. "Of course! This is my bro, Beetle! Isn't that right, bro?" Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 3:41 PM
"Y-yeah Officer. That's me"
3:41 PM
What new fuckery is this
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"My name is Officer Johnathan Kingsley. I need your help."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 3:43 PM
"Huh?"
3:44 PM
"What do you need us for?"
3:44 PM
Shawn was totally expecting for him to try to arrest them. They did break the arm of a criminal yesterday, so it wouldnt be without good reason
3:45 PM
But criminals are criminals, and Shawn guesses that cops dont care
3:46 PM
This was interesting, though. A cop wants their help? Kite and Shawn have been trying their best to do heroics but... maybe this can be legitmate? They can get their very own Commishoner Jim Gordon. They can be legit heros.
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"Something... Bizarre is going on. I don't really understand it, and quite frankly... I have no idea how to deal with it."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 3:50 PM
"Well, you've come to the right people"
3:50 PM
"The Advent Guard are the experts when it comes to all things bizarre"
3:50 PM
"or adventurous"
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"Is that what you're called?" Kingsley. "Of course! Named it myself." Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 3:54 PM
"Yeah, thats our group"
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"Well, put simply... Someone is definitely planning to rob this place I'm supposed to be guarding. They're... Calling themselves the collective unconsciousness, or something like that." Kingsley.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 3:57 PM
Shawn puts his finger to his chin but forgets he has a mask on
3:57 PM
"Couple of questions"
3:58 PM
"Where do you work? Who are the Collective Unconciousness? Why do they want to rob that place?"
4:04 PM
"They wouldn't happen to be people in white suits, would they?"
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"I have no idea... Some guy I never met just ran into the building, tried to steal things, and then randomly started talking as if he knew everything about me... Then he just... Died." Kingsley. "So you want us to fight ghosts?" Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 4:13 PM
"Hm"
4:14 PM
"So... he was like... possessed, or something?"
4:15 PM
"Do you remmeber what he said?"
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"What he said at which part?"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 4:15 PM
"Just... in general"
4:16 PM
"Any idea of what he wanted to steal"
4:16 PM
"Or why he wanted to do it"
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"I have no idea what's in that building. I can show you, though."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 4:19 PM
"Sure"
4:19 PM
"Oh, one more question, before that"
4:19 PM
"How did you know about us?
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Kingsley moved to leave, before stopping. Oh, uh... Detective Scott mentioned you. I trust his judgement. He's like... My mentor, in a sense." He laughed awkwardly. "One of many, at least."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 4:20 PM
((did you just put Jim Gordon in your campaign)) (edited)
4:21 PM
"Detective Scott? I've never heard of him"
4:21 PM
"Kite, what about you"
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"Uh... Yeah, a bit." Kite didn't like the question.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 4:25 PM
Shawn sees that Kite is nervous, and decides not to press him
4:25 PM
Instead, he asks (quietly, as the guy walks away) (edited)
4:25 PM
"What do you think about this? Should we take this job?"
4:26 PM
It sounds like a dream, but Kite's apprension makes Shawn rethink this a bit. An officer approaching them? This could be a trap
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"Of course! Think about it, this is basically our first supervillain!" Kite followed Kingsley.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 4:31 PM
"feel like its the second supervillain"
4:32 PM
"Anyway... here's what I'm thinking. If we're dealing with possession... then i think we have a lead"
4:32 PM
shawns doubts are gone
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"We do?"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 4:35 PM
"Think about it. We know Ehn gave powers to 5 people. Of the 5, we know about three. Me, you... and the masked man"
4:35 PM
"That guy was held hostage, and he possessed those two goons. I think he might be responsible for this"
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"Good idea, bro!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 4:49 PM
"After we check this place out, and do the Sentasaurus thing, we should investigsate him"
4:49 PM
"lets go"
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"Sounds great!" Kite is in fact still following Kingsley as they talk.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 4:50 PM
Ok
4:50 PM
Shawn walks with Kite and Kingsly
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They arrived at a storage facility, and Kingsley quickly entered.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 4:55 PM
Shawn follows, and looks around. What kind of place is this? Also, what part of town are they in
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There's an office for a security guard, currently empty. There's a door to actual storage places. The room itself is very bland.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 4:59 PM
"What do you guys store here"
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"I have no idea. This place actually belongs to Shuichi Maoziwam."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:00 PM
"Maoziwam..."
5:00 PM
((the advehnt guard world where you just causally say shit like "Shuichi Maoziwam"))
5:01 PM
"Mr. Kingsley... the man who came in the other day... Did he have a white suit? And somethign covering his face?
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"No."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:02 PM
"Hmph"
5:02 PM
"Do you have security footage from then?"
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"No, we don't actually.."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:04 PM
"What? Why not?"
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"There aren't any cameras."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:04 PM
"Hm"
5:05 PM
Shawn starts walking towards the storage room door
5:05 PM
"Were you the only witness?"
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"No, there was a guard. But he killed the attacker before I could understand anything."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:07 PM
"A guard? What's their name?"
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"I have no idea."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:07 PM
Do you know anything
5:08 PM
like
5:08 PM
at all
5:08 PM
Shawn heads into the other door
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It's a corridor with doors on each side. Each door has a keypad on it.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:11 PM
"Huh?"
5:11 PM
"What is this place..."
5:11 PM
This makes sense though.
5:12 PM
Shawn was imagining some kind of warehouse, but a private complex like this
5:12 PM
Well
5:12 PM
"Do you know which room he was trying to get into?"
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"He didn't know the code."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:14 PM
"Do you know what they store in this place?:
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"Um... Money?"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:20 PM
"This isnt a bank"
5:20 PM
"I think"
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"Well, maybe Mr. Maoziwam values his own money too much to trust banks?"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:21 PM
"I don't know about that."
5:22 PM
"Have you ever heard of the Stable Inflation Rate?"
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"No?" Kingsley.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:26 PM
"Its this economic principle, basically the goverement tries to keep the inflation rate of the dollar at a stable rate, usually around 2%. If money stays the same in value, or depricates in value, then the safest thing to do with your money is to hide it in a place like this. But with this inflation rate, the longer you keep your money out in the open, the lower in value it becomes. This forces people to spend their money, and invest it into the stock market or something"
5:27 PM
"Basically, there's no way a rich guy like Shuichi Maoziwam would keep his money locked up in a place like this. If he wanted his money to be secure, he would have to use the banks, or invest it somewhere"
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"Oh, I see... You're pretty smart for someone who wears cheap plastic."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:28 PM
(( 🤓 ))
5:28 PM
"Thanks"
5:30 PM
"But anyway, that means a couple of things. There's two possibilities I see. Either there's something physical stores here that that man wanted, or something illegal"
5:31 PM
"Whatever it is, it's something that this Collective Unconciosness group wants. Do you know anything about them?"
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"Nothing. But they clearly know about me for some reason."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:32 PM
"What did they say about you?"
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"That's... Probably irrelevant."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:34 PM
"Hm"
5:34 PM
"Kite, what do you make of all this"
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"No idea, bro!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:39 PM
Shawn thinks for a second
5:39 PM
he turns to Kingsly
5:39 PM
"Can we see the scene of the crime? Where the man was murdered?"
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"You're standing in it."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 5:42 PM
"Huh"
5:42 PM
Shawn is kinda distubed by that
5:43 PM
"They cleaned this place up well"
5:47 PM
Shawn scans the enviroment for any clues
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Nothing really. It's a really bland hallway.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 6:11 PM
Shawn turns back to Kingsly
6:12 PM
"I'll be honest, I don't really know how or why anything happened here. I've got some ideas, but I can't really say anything for sure"
6:13 PM
"You want us to protect this place? Okay. We can do that. But at the same time, if we're dealing with an organization like this, we can figure out whats really going on. As long as we have all the info we need"
6:15 PM
"There's been one question at the center of this mystery: who was the criminal? What was his deal? Why did he attack the way he did? Until we figure that out, we're as good as stuck"
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((End session, sorry))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/13/2022 6:32 PM
Ok
6:32 PM
good session
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((Saturday))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/16/2022 11:22 PM
shawn duveldt design update
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((Lmao???))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/16/2022 11:26 PM
((i found the picrew again and decided to recreate it so i could make it without the background and i dedied this would be funny))
11:26 PM
((tumblr post))
11:28 PM
((accurate to mental state of his rn tho))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 2:03 PM
((aw damn i thought this was at 3))
2:03 PM
((i should still be good tho))
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"I’m more of an officer than a detective. Figuring these things isn’t exactly my strongest talent." Kingsley.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 2:07 PM
"Okay well"
2:07 PM
"Still, why did you want us here? If we have no information, we're gonna have a hard time defending this place"
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He clutched his head. "Even now, I can’t do anything…"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 2:10 PM
Shawn didnt say anything
2:11 PM
Shawn walks over to Kite to talk to him privately
2:14 PM
"Dude, do you have any idea what we're supposed to do here? All we know is that some guy attacked this place, said some crazy shit, and then was killed. We don't know what happened, who the guy was, what he was looking for"
2:14 PM
"This is all weird as hell"
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"Sounds perfect for us, then." Kite smirked.
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Shawn Duveldt BOT 8/20/2022 2:35 PM
atmeyisthisaspoiler
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 2:36 PM
"Still, what's our next move?"
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"Good question." Kite thinks.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 2:38 PM
Shawn stops to think for a second, before turning bakc to Kingsly
2:40 PM
"Let's find some way to stay in contact. You let us know if anything crazy happens, or if you hear any updates about this Collective Unconciosness"
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"Oh, uh… You’re not staying here?"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 2:46 PM
"Well... I don't know. I'm just speaking generally"
2:46 PM
"Should we be staying here?"
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"Well, that’s kind of what I meant by guarding the place…"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 2:49 PM
Aw fuck, okay
2:50 PM
Shawn thinks for a second
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A man in a guard outfit entered the corridor.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 2:50 PM
"We can probably do that, yeah. But like-"
2:50 PM
Shawn looks up at the guy
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“Now what in the hell is going on here.” Guard.
2:52 PM
"Ah, sorry… I thought you weren’t coming back today." Kingsley.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 2:52 PM
"We're... uh... Security"
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“Mhm. That’s great. I’m just here to check over a few things for a report. The big boss has become increasingly paranoid, as have all the bosses in between.” He rolls his eyes to accentuate the point. “If they’ve really gone wild enough to recruit this as help, so be it. But if you’re actually here at an unscheduled time trying to do something not strictly legal, I’d prefer you not waste my time and admit it so we can get to shooting each other or you taking me hostage or whatever.” He pauses. “Bet this is just a fuckin’ diversity hire.” He mutters under his breath, but still definitely loud enough for everyone to hear.
3:03 PM
"We're the most legal people of all. Isn't that right, bro?" Kite smirked.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 3:04 PM
"Yeah, we're as legal as it gets"
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"I hired them to defend the place after yesterday." Kingsley admitted.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 3:05 PM
"We gotta discuss the terms of that"
3:06 PM
"Hey wait, are you the person who shot the guy here yesterday?"
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“No comment. Anyway, is this… significant security upgrade warranted? The guy from the other day did nothing but wander around and die.” Guard.
3:12 PM
"Sorry, I guess I just..." Kingsley bit his lip. "We are pretty significant security upgrading. We'll make sure no supervillains come, isn't that right, bro?" Kite.
3:15 PM
“Supervillains ain’t real, kid. Just criminal lowlifes and criminal lowlifes with other lowlifes working for ‘em.” Guard.
3:16 PM
"Oh yeah? Is that so?" Kite confidently tears through a wall with his crowbar.
3:19 PM
“What the fuck are you doing!?” The guard reaches for his gun.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 3:20 PM
“Hey hey hey calm down”
3:20 PM
“We’re not enemies”
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"Why not? He could be that collective unconscious thing." Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 3:23 PM
"Listen man, this is all just a misunderstanding. The cops are the good guys here"
3:23 PM
"And besides, I think he's just misinformed"
3:23 PM
Shawn turns to the guard
3:24 PM
"We're here to protect you guys against supervillains. And this sounds like a comic book, but I assure you, they're real"
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“This side isn’t supposed to be breaking through things, you know.” Guard.
3:26 PM
"Well I don't trust him." Kite protested.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 3:27 PM
"We don't have to trust him to work with him"
3:28 PM
"We're all on the same side here, right? All we want is to protect whatevers in this building. Let's just work together on this."
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“I have seniority, so better learn to deal with me being here, Batman.” Guard.
3:31 PM
"The name's Kite! Hero of justice extraordinaire! And you better remember before you try to belittle someone as awesome as me!" Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 3:32 PM
"Yeah!"
3:33 PM
This guy is such a prick
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“What, am I supposed to recognize that?” Guard.
3:39 PM
"Hell yeah you are!" Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 3:40 PM
"You will soon enough, anyway"
3:41 PM
"I guess we never introduced ourselves. I'm S-I'm Beetle, and this is Kite. We're the Advent Guard"
3:41 PM
"Experts in all things unnatural"
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"Hell of a good title drop, bro!" Kite tries to highfive Shawn.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 3:42 PM
Shawn tries to highfive Kite
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They highfive yup.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 3:43 PM
Nat20 on the high5
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 3:44 PM
Shawn and Kite do the most awesome high-five ever seen
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“Great. I would’ve thought I’d hear about someone doing whatever this is if it had been going on for some time. So you’re rookies at this, then?” Guard.
3:44 PM
"Call it young pros." Kite smugly retorted.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 3:46 PM
"Our names are already getting out there. Officer Kingsly reached out to us personally"
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"Detective Scott recommended them." Kingsley.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 3:49 PM
"Yeah see! Even Detective Scott knows about us"
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“Scott? Really? Can’t say I agree with him on all too much, and he always played loose with how things are traditionally done, but he seemed a little more serious than this.” Guard.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 3:50 PM
"Don't judge us by our outfits, we're the most serious people around!"
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The guard sighs.
3:53 PM
“Whatever. I already work in a damn circus.” Guard.
3:53 PM
"So what did you need to check out?" Kingsley.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 3:54 PM
"Well, right now I think we should talk about the terms of this job. When do you want us here, how often, what are the hours, the pay, etc"
3:55 PM
"Big issue is just we have daily lifes, yknow. Half of being a hero is managing your secret identity, right"
3:56 PM
"But also we're not heros just so we can stand in/near a warehouse and make sure nobody enters or leaves. We're here to do justice"
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"Ah, yeah. You distracted me. You can deal with whatever negotiation this is, right? I’m gonna go to (one of the doors). Let me know if you need me, though clearly I’m secondary in expertise around here.” The guard begins to trudge away, leaving behind the venom of his words.
4:03 PM
"Okay, bye..." Kingsley waved off the guy,
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 4:05 PM
"God, what a dick"
4:05 PM
he says after the guy walks away
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The guard opens a door.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 4:06 PM
Shawn waits for him to go through the door ebfore he says the message i typed before
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He goes through yup.
4:07 PM
"Is he?" Kingsley.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 4:07 PM
"I don't know. He seems like one"
4:08 PM
"Probly just a messy introduction tho"
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"Most guys I work with are like him."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 4:12 PM
"That's sad. When you get so jaded like that, you miss out on all the fun parts of life"
4:12 PM
Like I'm one to talk
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"I wouldn't really consider myself jaded."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 4:15 PM
"Well, yeah. You're pretty cool"
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"Not as cool as me, but hiring us gets you closer for sure." Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 4:17 PM
"Yeah on the coolness tier list, you're like high B tier"
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"...Thank you."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 4:21 PM
"👍"
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"When that guy comes back, I think we should kill him." Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 4:24 PM
"What? Why?"
4:24 PM
((okay kite))
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"He's definitely evil. Probably the whole mastermind supervillain." Kite. (edited)
4:27 PM
"Is this because he insulted you?" Kingsley.
4:29 PM
"Who the hell do you think I am!? If this collective unconscious really exists and possesses people, maybe they possessed that guard! It's a good way to get to the money, isn't it?" Kite. "That's... A hunch, at best. He could also just be doing exactly what he says." Kingsley.
4:30 PM
"Don't you cops use hunches all the time!? I've seen your movies! It's 90% hunches!" Kite. "No... That's different. That's not a hunch." Kingsley.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 4:31 PM
"I don't know Kite. Just cause he doesn't like us doesn't mean he's evil"
4:31 PM
"Spider-Man wouldn't be Spider-Man if J Jonah Jamison wasn't around"
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"I'm telling you I know it! This is Kite's great hunch at play! And my hunch is never wrong, like those cops in movies!"
4:34 PM
"Again... Not a hunch." Kingsley.
4:36 PM
"Then what the hell is it!?" Kite. "When a cop 'just knows', that's intuition. Not a hunch. Detective James says the difference is important." Kingsley.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 4:36 PM
((wrvawibpsdiufvbepirbvepsibfgveapbrfg))
4:37 PM
"I always trust you on this stuff, man, but even if you're right, we can't just kill him. If he is being possessed, our best bet is to try to catch him in the act"
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The guard leans out the door and calls out. “Kingsley, can I talk to you for a minute? I need to confirm my memory isn’t failing me. I also have a few questions — for only you — about these new hires.” He looks disdainful at the last bit.
4:40 PM
"Coming!" Kingsley goes to him.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 4:41 PM
"Hm"
4:42 PM
"Yeah, I don't know, Kite. He doesn't really seem evil to me. If he is evil, we're gonna have a hard time proving it"
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Kingsley enters the vault with the guard.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 4:51 PM
"Do you think we're missing school"
4:51 PM
"Should we care about that"
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"Nah."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 4:52 PM
"Okay"
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Shawn Duveldt
"Yeah, I don't know, Kite. He doesn't really seem evil to me. If he is evil, we're gonna have a hard time proving it"
"And who said anything about proof?"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 4:52 PM
"Well, yknow"
4:52 PM
"If we kill him, there's gonna be an investigation"
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"Our identities are top secret!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 4:53 PM
"..."
4:54 PM
"Still, it'd probably be good if we don't have anyone on our tail"
4:54 PM
"Besides, we're trying to do justice, not kill people. Batman doesnt kill people"
4:57 PM
"Yknow what the real crime here is? This deal"
4:57 PM
"We're heros of justice! We're meant to be out there, patrolling the streets, stopping bad guys, yknow!"
4:57 PM
"If we're stuck here all day..."
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The guard exited the room with a gun to Kingsley's head and a large bag in his other hand.
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(( @Not Shawn Duveldt)) (edited)
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 5:23 PM
((sorry my page wasnt reloading))
5:23 PM
((also))
5:23 PM
((LMAO)) (edited)
5:24 PM
"a;ejfblwirufbgenlwitknelrkbfnc elrwiubgjn wlk.lemfdernofvklm," Shawn scrambles out of his resting state (edited)
5:24 PM
"Kite, get ready!"
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"Told ya so! Intuition!" Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 5:27 PM
Kite's intuition is overdrive!
5:27 PM
"Let him go!"
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“Ready for what?” The guard laughs. “I’m ready to use my weapon, at least. Thought I’d show you bastards how unequipped you are for this job. So go ahead. What kind of heroes are you? A man’s life, or twice the price of his life in minerals?”
5:28 PM
"Very easily the minerals!" Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 5:28 PM
"Wait, no, hang on"
5:29 PM
"Are you with Collective Unconciousness?"
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“Ah, damn. A tie.” Guard.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 5:32 PM
This isnt like the hostage thing yesterday. That guy had everything to lose, but this guy has nothing to lose. Shawn cant rush him
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“What the fuck are you talking about? Only guy I’ve ever ‘been with’ is Maoziwam, and look where that got me.” Guard.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 5:33 PM
((im shipping them))
5:34 PM
"So you arent with the group? Then why do you want whats in the vault?"
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“Not in a weird way!” He panickedly clarifies.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 5:34 PM
((in a weird way actually))
5:37 PM
((How far is this guy from the exit door, and are we in between him and the exit))
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((Between them and the exit))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 5:38 PM
Well, no matter what happens, I'm invincible. So there's no way hes getting past me
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“Because I want money, moron. I’ll change my name, retire to some glamorous locale. Any legal problems can be wiped away with this, too. I’ll get what’s been cheated from me, and my old boss will get one hell of an annoyance in his [slur] ass. That one was to indicate he’s gay, but only him.” Guard.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 5:41 PM
"Cheated from you?!"
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“I’m the backbone of this place, and they treat me and it like a joke. I don’t expect you to understand.” Guard.
5:47 PM
"You’re just a criminal! Me and my bro here are going to stop you!" Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 5:48 PM
"That's no excuse for threatening the life of a police officer!"
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Ehn/PC
"You’re just a criminal! Me and my bro here are going to stop you!" Kite.
“Don’t lump me in with the petty bottomfeeders of this city!” Guard.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 5:51 PM
"You think you're better then them? Because what?"
5:51 PM
"No matter how you spin it, you're still using other people's assets for your own gain! You're no better then those bottom-feeders yourself!"
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"Yeah! What he said!" Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt BOT 8/20/2022 5:53 PM
atmeyisthisaspoiler
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“Tch. Who cares? Like, what does it actually matter if your biased overemotional reasoning ‘proves’ I’m a bad guy? Moral posturing won’t stop a bullet.” Guard.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 5:55 PM
Shawn starts walking towards the guard
5:56 PM
Slowly tho
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The guard starts walking towards the exit as well. Kite is following Shawn but in an over dramatic way as if he were leading.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 6:01 PM
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“Oh? You’re approaching me? Instead of backing off, you’re coming right towards me?” Guard.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 6:02 PM
a jojo fan... i knew he was gay
6:03 PM
"I can't Advent Guard you without getting any closer"
6:04 PM
Shawn slows down as he gets closer, but hes still moving. He's waiting for the guard to make a move
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“Hmph. Then come as close as you like… if you’re ready to accept the consequences.” Guard.
6:09 PM
"Wait… This is a really bad idea." Kingsley.
6:11 PM
“It was an impulse decision, maybe. But I’m not content to live kneeling.” Guard.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 6:13 PM
What are they talking about?
6:13 PM
Shawn stops when hes a few feet away from the Guard
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"Everyone knows who he is. Fighting him's not going to do anything except kill me. He’ll get caught either way." Kingsley.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 6:18 PM
Shawn isn't really sure what that means, or who "he" refers to, but he's standing strong
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“Don’t personally agree, but it’d be more convenient if you two did.” Guard.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 6:18 PM
"You two?"
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((How is this confusing you what))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 6:19 PM
((kingsly says something, then Guard responds to him, but is actually talking to us?))
6:20 PM
((also is Kingsly talking to us in the first line?))
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((Guard has a gun to Kingsley’s head. The guard is "he"(he is a man). "You two" is you two(the 2 people in the room not already stating their take on Kingsley's claim))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 6:22 PM
Shawn is unsure what to do. if they let the guard go, he'll be found again shortly. That's what Kingsly says. But at the same time, this guard is pretty confident in his scheme. If Shawn does nothing, he might actually get away with it
6:23 PM
How do i get him into a position where hes trying to shoot me and not Kingsley?
6:25 PM
Shawn has an idea
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Kite charged in with an anime cry.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 6:25 PM
"Oh fuck"
6:26 PM
"Kite, wait!"
6:28 PM
"Don't shoot!"
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“Bluff called. You’re right. I won’t kill a cop. Just wanted to see if I could avoid dealing with two wimps without real jobs.” He throws Kingsley to the side hard and shoots at Kite. Kite falls over.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 6:32 PM
KITE NO
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“Moron.” The guard takes the money and runs. (edited)
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 6:33 PM
Shawn tackles him
6:33 PM
((10))
6:35 PM
((atmey dont do this to me this is so fucked up))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 6:51 PM
((Shawn letting Kite get shot due to his own overthinking and inaction is the exact same thing as me letting kite get shot because i refused to fucking do anything))
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The guard gets away from Shawn.
6:52 PM
"Ow." Kite gets up dramatically.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 6:53 PM
((aw what the fuck))
6:53 PM
((was going to have an awesome moment where i beat him to death))
6:53 PM
Shawn rushes over to Kite
6:53 PM
"Kiteholyshitareyouokay"
6:55 PM
"where did it hit you? how are you still standing? howwhyaferbgletbhdlhj tblr vlersbgsitrbgk"
6:55 PM
Shawn is not doing well
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"I’m all good! Guys like me got great luck!" Kite points to like a tiny scratch on the suit. The bullet just grazed him.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 6:56 PM
Huge sigh of relief
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"What have I done…?" Kingsley sat against the wall and clutched his head.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 6:57 PM
Shawn is still adreneline high and looks at his surroindings. Kite is okay, Kingsley is... traumatized but okay. The
6:57 PM
"The guard! We have to chase him!'
6:58 PM
Shawn runs towards the exit
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He’s gone.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 6:58 PM
"........................Fuck"
6:58 PM
Shawn collapses a bit (edited)
6:59 PM
"He's long gone by now"
7:00 PM
Shawn stumbles back over to Kite. He's exausted
7:00 PM
He sits down next to Kingsley
7:02 PM
That was a failure. On every level. The Advent Guard were brought here just so they could defend this place... and they couldnt. We couldn't I couldnt. Shawn is weak and insecure and indecisive and an idiot and an asshole and a failure. He couldn't save Kingsley, he couldn't save the money, and Kite... Kite nearly died there. Just pure luck
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Kite is looking confident. "I knew we could trust my hunch."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 7:04 PM
Shawn looked up at Kite and laughed
7:04 PM
He stood up
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"I'll call it in." Kingsley got up and exited the corridor.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 7:10 PM
"Kite..."
7:10 PM
"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry"
7:10 PM
"God......."
7:10 PM
Shawn cant look Kite in the eye
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"What's wrong, bro?"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 7:12 PM
"I"
7:14 PM
"It's my fault this happened. I didn't act on time. I didn't call his bluff. And because of that, he escaped. You nearly died"
7:17 PM
"He was bluffing, Kite. He would have shot whoever went first... and..."
7:17 PM
"If he shot me, my suit would have blocked it. But he didn't. because i was too scared"
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"I didn't nearly die. What the hell are you talking about?"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 7:19 PM
"You got shot! It barely missed you!"
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"And I'm fine, aren't I? I'm the hero, and you're my bro! I charge in, you follow! That's how it works! Don't go getting sad just 'cause it went a little poorly. Next time we see that asshole, we'll tear his head clean off, ya get me?"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 7:23 PM
Shawn sat in silence for a second
7:23 PM
He looked at Kite
7:24 PM
"Yeah. I'll be there with you."
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Shawn Duveldt BOT 8/20/2022 7:24 PM
shawnduveldt they do this
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"They found him." Kingsley entered. "He's been arrested."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 7:25 PM
Shawn turned
7:25 PM
"Already?"
7:25 PM
"So he was just totally bullshitting us the whole time..."
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"He practically gave himself up, apparently."
7:25 PM
"...Huh." Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 7:26 PM
"Thats... really weird"
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"I can get you to the station if you want to talk to him. I probably owe that to you, I suppose." Kingsley.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 7:26 PM
"Did he have the stuff with him when he was arrested?"
7:27 PM
"Yeah, lets do that"
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"He didn't have the bag, no." Kinsgley led them to the police station.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 7:28 PM
((is this a good time to break))
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((Alright sure))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/20/2022 7:28 PM
((👍))
7:29 PM
((that was aweosme))
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((Saturday))
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Sean Niebel 8/23/2022 4:15 AM
4:15 AM
((so if quoting jojo is automatically gay this is shawn coming out right)) (edited)
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((Basically))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/23/2022 7:51 AM
((no way…))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/23/2022 1:40 PM
She Shawn on my beetle till I duveldt
1:47 PM
WHAT
1:47 PM
What is he doing there
1:48 PM
Was the guardGRIZZ?
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((That’s the icon yup))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/23/2022 1:50 PM
((That’s crazy)) (edited)
1:51 PM
((I was going to beat Grizz Soniaquill to death))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 2:02 PM
"Lets go, then"
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"Exactly, bro!" Kite followed Kingsley.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 2:04 PM
Shawn is leading Kite but in an under dramatic way as if he were following.
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They arrived at the police station. "Uh, you may want to take the suspicious costumes off." Kingsley turned around. "No way!" Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 2:07 PM
"Why?"
2:07 PM
"You got your cop unform, we got our outfits. It's our work clothes, yknow?"
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"It’s different." Kingsley.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 2:08 PM
"how" (edited)
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 2:23 PM
"Well, either way, I don't think it's a good idea to show our identitiys to the culprit. We don't want people coming after us"
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He sighed. "Alright."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 2:26 PM
Shawn followed
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Kingsley entered the precinct. "Alright, give me a second to go get him. Just wait here."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 2:27 PM
"Hey wait, one more question"
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"…Yeah?"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 2:28 PM
"What's this guys name?"
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"Mats Rumen."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 2:28 PM
"Okay, thanks"
2:28 PM
((would have died instantly if you said grizz soniaquill))
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Kingsley walked away.
2:31 PM
"Here’s the plan, bro. We beat the location of the money out of him, and then uh…" Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 2:32 PM
"It's not money! There's no way. Yknow, stable inflation rate, and shit."
2:33 PM
"But yea, we gotta figure out what he stole. and where he put it"
2:36 PM
"I'm going to be pissed if it's actually money"
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Mats Rumen just casually walked out the door of the precinct, trying to avoid Shawn and Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 3:44 PM
"Hey!"
3:45 PM
What's going on here? Are they just setting him free?
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He ran away from Shawn.
3:48 PM
"Let’s get him, bro!" Kite ran after him.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 3:48 PM
"Wh- Fuck, okay"
3:49 PM
Shawn starts running after Kite running after him
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Kite catches up to the guy, and immediately hits his leg with the crowbar, causing Mats to crash onto the ground in pain. "Got ‘im."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 3:54 PM
"Jesus Christ, man"
3:56 PM
That wasnt a statement out of total shock like it was in the convenience store or the vault. It was more of an expression of distaste
3:56 PM
Shawn knew to trust Kite's judgement
3:56 PM
Shawn grabbed Mats by the collar and pulled him into an alley
3:57 PM
He pushed him against a wall "What did you take?!" (edited)
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"Nothing! I didn’t take anything!" Mats.
4:00 PM
"Pretty lame cover story. You want the other leg or no?" Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 4:01 PM
Shawn looks over this guys face to verify its the same guy
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It definitely is.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 4:04 PM
"We were there. We saw you take something. Or did you just happen to take an officer hostage for no real reason"
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"I didn’t do anything!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 4:05 PM
Shawn shoves him against the wall (edited)
4:07 PM
"(X amount of time) ago, a man entered Shuichi Maoziwam's vault, took a bag of... something, held an officer hostage, shot at my friend here, and then was arrested. Now, we found you here, and you start running away from us. Not just that, but this bag of whatever has gone missing. Does this sound familier?"
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"Wasn’t me!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 4:09 PM
"Don't fucking lie to me. What were you doing at the police station? Why'd they let you go?"
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"I’m innocent." His face contorts into a smirk through the pain.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 4:10 PM
"Kite, hit his other leg"
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"W-Wait, wait, wait!" Kite did not wait, causing Mats to let out an agonizing howl.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 4:11 PM
"Start talking"
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"Mr. Maoziwam won’t let any of his employees get arrested! We get free passes to leave." He groans, incapable of feeling either one of his legs.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 4:14 PM
"Well, I hope Mr. Maoziwam has good health insurence, especially to folks who try to steal from him"
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"Ghrk-" Mats. "I didn’t steal from him! I told you, I’m innocent!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 4:17 PM
"Then what DID you do?"
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"Nothing! I’ve done nothin-" Mats was interrupted by his arm being crushed by the crowbar. "Lying criminal! Have you got no shame!?" Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 4:21 PM
((this is like the Penguin from Gotham))
4:22 PM
"What part of 'start talking' do you not understand?"
4:25 PM
This felt wrong. All sorts of wrong. As Shawn held the man up, he could see the ways his arm and legs dangled in a weird, unnatrual direction. He could see the blood staining his pants and his jacket. He could see the pain in this mans eye. This all felt... so awful But before Shawn could even finish that thought, he thought about what happened in the hallway. He thought about his indecisiveness. He thought about the Mats's bluff. He thought about how Kite was shot at, and how he nearly died. His squeamishness didn't dissapear from his head, but just for a second, he couldn't think about it. More then enough time
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"Ghhhrghhgrh.... I am talking." He grunted. "I told you... Didn't do nothing..."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 4:27 PM
"Then answer our questions! We saw you at the vault! We saw you leave the station! What were you doing!"
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"I told you-" "You criminals are all the same! In less than 5 minutes you're gonna plead guilty to everything, admit you did it, and go spend your life in prison where you belong. Question is... Are you gonna do it with 1 arm, or no limbs at all? Better pick quickly, me and my bro are getting impatient." Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 4:32 PM
"I told you" Shawn said in an immitating voice before switching back "You haven't told us jack shit. Is "i didnt do nothing" the only shit you can say?"
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"...It's the only thing I know for sure. I'm innocent. I'm a good, honest man. I'm no fuckin' criminal!" Mats. Kite threatened to swing the crowbar.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 4:34 PM
"Kite, hold on. Any more and he'll pass out"
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"I know, but-!" Kite sighed. "...Fuck you. What the hell am I doing? I'm gonna die to incompetent teenagers...?" Mats laughed deliriously.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 4:38 PM
"Are you trying to get yourself killed?"
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"Fuck no! I've got no idea what the hell you want me to give you! I don't know shit!" Mats.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 4:40 PM
"Then where the fuck were you (x amount of time) ago!?"
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"That was my body- Just... I didn't do it!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 4:41 PM
Shawn loosened his grip
4:41 PM
"Your body? What do you mean?" (edited)
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"What do you want me to say?"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 5:28 PM
“You were possessed?”
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"Y-Yeah! Like that!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 5:29 PM
Shawn tries to figure out if he’s lying
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 5:31 PM
well like by his voice patterns and mannarisms but mainly just dice rolling
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Mannerisms: He doesn’t have any
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 5:40 PM
ok whatever
5:44 PM
Him being possessed would make sense, that's the same thing that happened to the previous guy who tried to rob that place... But at the same time, he didn't really act all that strange. Not too different then how he normally acts. And he explicitly denied being with Collective Unconsciousness, along with saying that he was doing this for the money. Was he lying?
5:45 PM
If he was possessed, he wouldn't know what stuff was taken. And if he wasn't possessed... then he's willing to die claiming he was. (edited)
5:46 PM
What am I supposed to do here?
5:46 PM
"Just... Tell us what you know. And we'll call an ambulance"
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"W-Wait, bro… We can’t call an ambulance." Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 5:48 PM
"If we call it and bail, we should be fine"
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"We’re pretty memorable people. We can’t get in trouble with the police! Heroes of justice don’t get in trouble with the police!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 5:49 PM
"So what do you want us to do? Beat him to death?"
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"Well… He said it earlier, right? He’s got immunities. He’s not immune to us. How else do you deal with criminals who can’t be arrested?"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 5:52 PM
Shawn dropped him onto the ground in a slump
5:52 PM
He stood straight before looking at Kite
5:52 PM
He looked away again "We're heros, right? We're not killers...""
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"It’s killing criminals! Completely different!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 5:54 PM
"Still... If he's telling the truth, and he was possessed..."
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"…He’s trying to manipulate you." Mats.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 5:55 PM
"Shut up!"
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"Yeah! Shut up! Criminal! We’re trying to debate killing you in peace!" Kite. "You can’t kill me…" Painful laugh. "That’s why you’re trying to pass it onto your 'bro'. ‘Cause you’re a coward!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 6:00 PM
"I-"
6:01 PM
Why does this hurt so much?
6:03 PM
Best case scenario, this man was a crook planning on stealing from Maoziwam. Worst case scenario, he's consistently been a complete and total ass. No one would miss him, Shawn was sure of it. And overthinking things had already made shawn nearly lose everything. Kite hadn't been wrong so far So why does the thought of... getting rid of this man hurt so much?
6:04 PM
There's no new information to be gained here. All thats left is just... the moment
6:05 PM
Shawn looked at his hand. Green, like the bug costume he was wearing
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"He’s lying!" Kite gets very defensive, taking Shawn's reaction as trusting Mats. "I can handle him just fine! I’m a hero of justice! I’m not afraid of doing anything for the sake of justice! D-Don’t underestimate me!" Kite raised the crowbar above Mats's head.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 6:06 PM
"Kite... Hes trying to get in our heads. Don't listen"
6:08 PM
Shawn was wearing his costume. The cheap-looking bug halloween costume. The one that rendered him immune to all damage. If bullets couldn't hurt him... why should this?
6:08 PM
He's invincible
6:10 PM
"Let's get rid of him"
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"That’s what I’m saying, bro! I’ll do it! D-Don’t doubt a hero of justice like me!" Kite. "…You can’t. You can’t do anything. Least of all, take a life. What crime did you stop today…? None. You’ve caught no criminals, stopped no threats, but you have to the ego to go do your own crimes." Mats is painfully bleeding out.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 6:14 PM
Shawn walked over to the man and grabbed him by the shoulders. "Kite, pick up his legs"
6:15 PM
There should be a dumpster nearby
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"A-Are you doubting me bro? I’ll kill him! I can do it!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 6:16 PM
"Kite, we already killed him"
6:17 PM
"He's going to bleed out in a few minutes."
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"Just get it over with… Kill me…" Mats.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 6:21 PM
...
6:23 PM
Me or Kite? Who's going to do it?
6:23 PM
I
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"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!" Kite swings the crowbar down.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 6:24 PM
That answers that
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It stops just short of Mats face, and Kite embarrassedly looks away. "Killing him is- It’s what he wants. And heroes of justice don’t give criminals what they want. So… So that’s that."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 6:26 PM
((between Kite and Shawn, which one is Jesse and which one is Walt))
6:26 PM
Shawn stood up
6:26 PM
"Then what the fuck are we going to do with him, Kite?"
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"Oh? Hm… Well… I guess we can call an ambulance or something." Kite proposes his completely original idea as he begins pacing in circles.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 6:29 PM
Things are never simple
6:35 PM
God
6:36 PM
"We need to get rid of him now, Kite."
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"W-Well, you do it! I did most of the work!" Kite.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 6:42 PM
"Give me the crowbar, then"
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"No way! This is my crowbar!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 6:45 PM
Things are never simple
6:46 PM
"Whats wrong, Kite. You were fine with what happened with that man in the convenience store. What's different here"
6:46 PM
Shawn kicked the body
6:46 PM
"It's just a criminal"
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"Yeah, but it’s murder here! Not that that would change anything, it’s just… He wants us to kill him. And I don’t respect criminal’s wishes. Simple as that."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 6:57 PM
Shawn can't care anymore
6:58 PM
"If you want to really disrespect a criminals wishes, then split this fucking bastards jaw open"
6:59 PM
There's no pain. There's no damage. It all bounces off
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"I told you, I’m not doing it! You kill him! You’re my bro, aren’t you? Pull some weight, here!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 7:06 PM
Shawn picked up the man again
7:07 PM
"I'm indecisive to a fault, Kite. That's my big issue. I don't know what to do with him. Do we give him what he deserves? Bash him in the head and shove him in a dumpster? Or do we call the ambulances... and make things so much more complicated" (edited)
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"I’m the most decision-taking person ever, personally. I say you bash him."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 7:17 PM
"I'm not the one with the crowbar"
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"Bash his head into the dumpster! Easy!"
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 7:22 PM
We're at an impass
7:23 PM
Kite's the coolest guy ever, right? But even he's too scared to actually kill anyone. Shawn's always scared of whats happening. Killing someone is nearly the top of that list
7:24 PM
The criminal is right. They haven't done any good so far. All theyve done is run around waving their fancy suits and crowbars at people. They needed to step up
7:25 PM
"Of course! Think about it, this is basically our first supervillain!"
7:30 PM
The third law of Newtonian physics says that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. What he meant was that whenever a force is applied, any kind of force, there is going to be a force that is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the source of the force. Basically, if you crash your car into a tree, there's going to be an equal amount of force on the car as there is on the tree. Same goes for punching people. Whenever you hit someone, you have to worry about the pressure you're going to put on yourself. A boxer might injure his opponent badly, but unless he's wearing gloves, he's going to damage his hands as well. However, in this current situation, there was something else added to the mix. These magic outfits, however they worked, seemed to defy the laws of physics. Kite's crowbar could cut through anything with ease. Shawn's suit could withstand the force of a hail of bullets. If all follows, then
7:31 PM
Shawn punches the man in the face with all the force he can muster
7:31 PM
*criminal
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((Roll))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 7:36 PM
((can i use this)) (edited)
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((Sure))
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 7:36 PM
((epic shawn w))
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Shawn punches him really hard in the face.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 7:37 PM
Is he still breathing
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Mats Rumen is dead. He was probably dead before the punch too.
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 7:42 PM
RIP
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"Well... Guess that's over with now."
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Shawn Duveldt 8/27/2022 7:44 PM
okay I need to take a break
7:44 PM
Might to more later
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((Sorry for ruining your life)) (edited)
7:47 PM
((I will say it's now midnight so I can end the chapter here and act like this was a success)) (edited)
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Advehnt Guard
Avengard / dana-craig
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Mats Rumen is sitting in a shitty office. The chair is uncomfortable, the air smells like shit, and the whole room is cramped and filthy. He is currently in the middle of typing up a very angry email to Shuichi Maoziwam about idiotic coworkers.
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im going to stop participating now that im alone because I’m tired
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((Okay goodnight))
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((Saturday))
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yeah
6:51 PM
((Nathan Smith is the Renju Okiura of Dana Craig.))
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((this too sure))
6:59 PM
((going to kill samuel kidink next session))
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Dana Craig
yeah
((Funniest part of this is that you're already confused by Bob smith))
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((it’s more an indirect expectation of confusion my experience is some weird tweets and twenty other people saying this guy says insane shit and nothing else))
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Mats Rumen is sitting in a shitty office. The chair is uncomfortable, the air smells like shit, and the whole room is cramped and filthy. He is currently in the middle of typing up a very angry email to Shuichi Maoziwam about idiotic coworkers.
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Ah, he hates his job. Or his boss. That should make things easier. May as well take what I'm given and forge a motive. I finish the email the best I can with the context I have and send it.
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((Roll))
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((13))
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Dana does not exactly accurately mimic Rumen's writing style, but it’s probably not like Shuichi Maoziwam would notice.
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Awesome.
2:15 PM
Is this a cubicle sort of situation? Are there other people in the room I'm in?
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It’s kind of like cubicles yeah. The place is mostly empty right now.
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I'm going to check if Mats has a phone, and if it's the kind you need to enter a passcode to unlock.
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He has a phone. It opens with Face ID.
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pogggg
2:35 PM
I check where I am using whatever maps
2:35 PM
If it is not an important location i will permit you to just say yeah you know where you are
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You know where you are.
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Great.
2:39 PM
I'm going to head towards the storage facility in question (btw would the contents of the email have confirmed for me like yes he still fucking works there)
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((No))
2:41 PM
The first room of the storage facility is empty of people.
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Hm. It wouldn't be possible that I've been deceived in any way, right? Ehn had no way of knowing when specifically I'd decide to do this, and I doubt Ariel could betray me. This is the room that I snuck into the actual main hallway from as Kris, right
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Yeah.
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Also am I wearing fucking appropriate Guard Clothes right now. It does not matter because I am not changing just want to know I walk into that aforementioned main hallway, assuming I can do so.
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Kingsley is in the corridor with 2 teenagers in cheap halloween costumes. One is dressed like Batman, and the other a TMNT ripoff that looks like a beetle. Batman is holding a crowbar.
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“Now what in the hell is going on here.”
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"We can probably do that, yeah. But like-" Beetle looks up at Dana.
2:52 PM
"Ah, sorry… I thought you weren’t coming back today." Kingsley.
2:53 PM
"We're... uh... Security." Beetle.
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“Mhm. That’s great.” Superhero costumes… and one’s a beetle. This might be what… Jay was talking about. Which would make the other one… “I’m just here to check over a few things for a report. The big boss has become increasingly paranoid, as have all the bosses in between.” I roll my eyes to accentuate the point. “If they’ve really gone wild enough to recruit this as help, so be it. But if you’re actually here at an unscheduled time trying to do something not strictly legal, I’d prefer you not waste my time and admit it so we can get to shooting each other or you taking me hostage or whatever.” I remember the vital information needed to impersonate Mats Rumen. “Bet this is just a fuckin’ diversity hire.” I mutter under my breath, but still definitely loud enough for everyone to hear.
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"We're the most legal people of all. Isn't that right, bro?" Batman smirked.
3:04 PM
"Yeah, we're as legal as it gets." Beetle.
3:05 PM
"I hired them to defend the place after yesterday." Kingsley admitted.
3:07 PM
"We gotta discuss the terms of that. Hey wait, are you the person who shot the guy here yesterday?" Beetle.
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“No comment.” This is because I don’t actually fucking know if I am, but it would be a reasonable thing to say if so. “Anyway, is this… significant security upgrade warranted? The guy from the other day did nothing but wander around and die.”
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"Sorry, I guess I just..." Kingsley bit his lip. "We are pretty significant security upgrading. We'll make sure no supervillains come, isn't that right, bro?" Batman.
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“Supervillains ain’t real, kid. Just criminal lowlifes and criminal lowlifes with other lowlifes working for ‘em.”
3:14 PM
I’m kind of owning at portraying what a cop sounds like. I could do this as a job, really.
3:15 PM
Or private guard. Whatever. I’ve already seen they’re the same.
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"Oh yeah? Is that so?" Batman confidently tears through a wall with his crowbar. It breaks apart like it was paper.
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“What the fuck are you doing!?” I reach for the place I might have a gun if I have one.
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Dana has a gun.
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Finally.
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“Hey hey hey calm down. We’re not enemies.” Beetle.
3:21 PM
"Why not? He could be that collective unconscious thing." Batman.
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Me and my big fuckin’ mouth. I don’t pull my gun out, only hovering over its location. “This side isn’t supposed to be breaking through things, you know.”
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"Listen man, this is all just a misunderstanding. The cops are the good guys here. And besides, I think he's just misinformed." Beetle turns to the guard. "We're here to protect you guys against supervillains. And this sounds like a comic book, but I assure you, they're real"
3:26 PM
"Well I don't trust him." Batman protested.
3:27 PM
"We don't have to trust him to work with him." Beetle.
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“I have seniority, so better learn to deal with me being here, Batman.” I know his name is not Bat Man nor has anyone referred to him as this but I say it anyway.
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"We're all on the same side here, right? All we want is to protect whatever's in this building. Let's just work together on this." Beetle.
3:31 PM
"The name's Kite! Hero of justice extraordinaire! And you better remember before you try to belittle someone as awesome as me!" Batman.
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Yeah, that was it. Kite.
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"Yeah!" Beetle.
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Now, what should I do here? I don’t actually have a plan - I had two general options which I suppose still apply. There’s the quiet way — I feign being on their side, smuggle what I need, then leave with an excuse. This SEEMS safer, but not being ready to fight may make it easier for someone suspecting me to just take me out by surprise. I recognize thinking silently too long would be weird, so I ask a question. “What, am I supposed to recognize that?”
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"Hell yeah you are!" Kite.
3:40 PM
"You will soon enough, anyway." Beetle.
3:41 PM
"I guess we never introduced ourselves. I'm S-I'm Beetle, and this is Kite. We're the Advent Guard." Beetle.
3:41 PM
"Experts in all things unnatural." Beetle.
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((I hate you so much.))
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"Hell of a good title drop, bro!" Kite tries to highfive Beetle.
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Now, the louder way, this has its own benefits. It’s already pretty obvious how I can act out this guy going joker mode, and it makes anything he says in defense less likely to be taken seriously. A simple motive. Open and shut case. The question is if the odds are against me. “Great. I would’ve thought I’d hear about someone doing whatever this is if it had been going on for some time. So you’re rookies at this, then?”
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"Hell of a good title drop, bro!" Kite tries to highfive Beetle.
They highfive yup.
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((this is fucking lego isn’t it))
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((Yeah lmao))
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((amazing))
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"Call it young pros." Kite smugly retorted.
3:46 PM
"Our names are already getting out there. Officer Kingsley reached out to us personally." Beetle.
3:47 PM
"Detective Scott recommended them." Kingsley.
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Kingsley is basically a non-factor, sorry to say. He’s hesitant even when I was not being at all subtle. It’s goofus and gallant over here that are the problem. “Scott? Really? Can’t say I agree with him on all too much, and he always played loose with how things are traditionally done, but he seemed a little more serious than this.” I’m not acknowledging it as Mats, but something was clearly up with him breaking that wall, even aside from the fact that doing so is incomprehensible. I don’t want to be obsessively one-track minded, but literally choosing a random name has caused me to meet more people with paranormal abilities.
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"Yeah see! Even Detective Scott knows about us" Beetle.
3:51 PM
"Don't judge us by our outfits, we're the most serious people around!" Beetle.
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What could it be? Is it the reverse of Ariel; an ability to break through anything? That would be problematic, since hers definitely extends to the human body. And does the other guy have anything weird about him? Agh, I don’t want to feel like I’m getting caught up in their embarrassing superhero thing. But with someone else having the same experience I had, I could easily imagine them doing something dumb like this. Wait. I sigh.
3:52 PM
“Whatever. I already work in a damn circus.” Lucky that it’s not uncharacteristic for him to sigh. Anyway… Ehn, you son of a bitch! Or just bitch, I don’t know.
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"So what did you need to check out?" Kingsley.
3:55 PM
"Well, right now I think we should talk about the terms of this job. When do you want us here, how often, what are the hours, the pay, etc" Beetle.
3:56 PM
"Big issue is just we have daily lifes, yknow. Half of being a hero is managing your secret identity, right? But also we're not heros just so we can stand in/near a warehouse and make sure nobody enters or leaves. We're here to do justice" Shawn.
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Was this the only reason for this? Am I your patsy to get owned for these brats to have a power fantasy? …No. No, that can’t be it. Or if it is, I’ll make sure it isn’t. This… is a test. My trial. I will prove that I can succeed. I am worth my life and this path I have chosen. And I will return, clutching the severed heart unearthed from voyage into the belly of the beast. And I will look the trickster daemon, a lion in cheshires clothing, in its beady eyes and say: “I lived, bitch.” “Ah, yeah. You distracted me. You can deal with whatever negotiation this is, right? I’m gonna go to [[name of a vault I should have a way of referring to something around here from being given the codes right]]. Let me know if you need me, though clearly I’m secondary in expertise around here.” I begin to trudge away, leaving behind the venom of my words. (edited)
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((It is 1 code for every keypad lmao))
4:02 PM
((Like, it's all the same))
4:02 PM
((Pinnacle of security))
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((so like. i just don’t fucking know what things are called okay. we can retcon that to just “I’m gonna go.” I guess?????))
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"Okay, bye..." Kingsley waved off the guy,
4:03 PM
((I already sent it and said "(one of the doors)"))
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((amazing so true))
4:04 PM
I do keep my word and go to one of the doors.
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Locked off by a simple keypad.
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I enter the code I was given.
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The door opens.
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I enter the door.
4:06 PM
Now we’re cooking with petrol indeed things are occurring quite
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The walls are lined with gold bars. In the middle of the room are 4 conveniently placed, easily transportable bags filled with diamonds.
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What the fuck.
4:08 PM
This has to be a set-up, right? It should just be like bills of cash.
4:09 PM
No, transporting was a big thing they talked about, which wouldn’t be a big deal with an asset like that, I don’t think.
4:09 PM
I guess I just don’t really know much about what I’m robbing. This is what’s normal, as far as my knowledge can confirm.
4:11 PM
Ideally I’d look at another room to confirm, but… Is the structure such that the three in the hallway would basically be able to see me immediately after exiting
4:12 PM
Don’t want to risk spending more time explaining what I’m doing. I get closer to fucking up the more I do that.
4:13 PM
Besides, even if literally everyone I’ve ever spoken to conspired against me, I literally just now chose a door at random. They’d have to set up every single room if I was getting tricked.
4:14 PM
It’s fine. I’m fine. At the moment.
4:18 PM
But these bags aren’t exactly the sort of thing I can just shoplift in my pockets. And… well, a lack of physical cash is a problem. How the fuck am I supposed to use a diamond? Even assuming I can steal this and get it to ‘me’ without a hitch or a trace, it’d be nothing but a worthless hunk of rock. I’m practical, not vain. A diamond would sell for a lot of money, certainly. But sell WHERE? This theft won’t go unnoticed. When they detain Mats — which they have to, or else we’re screwed — they’re going to notice he doesn’t have the stolen goods on him. Is a retail worker handing in vast riches she ‘found’ really not going to raise some questions? Fucking Christ, why do I never think of this shit before jumping???
4:20 PM
The ideal would be to find someone who doesn’t care if it was obtained illegally. But if I do that as Mats, I’ll probably end up accidentally leaving him in the middle. And if I do it as Dana, now I’ve exposed my main body to added risk. The whole point was that we’d avoid this.
4:21 PM
And doing it at all is out of the question. I don’t know what the fucking black market is! My only criminal connection is the man who tried to kill me.
4:24 PM
Ugh. Whatever. Honestly, I kinda just want to see what I can do. Even if the goods are impossible to retrieve or impossible to use once retrieved. Maybe I go back and get lucky and Ariel turns out to be a criminal mastermind. I really do need to get money… but there are other ways. I could make someone fucking PayPal me if I needed a last resort and they’d have no way to prove it wasn’t voluntary or at most a fugue state bout of hysteria.
4:28 PM
I shove a few diamonds in my pockets, however many I judge can remain inconspicuous. Realistically, I only do want two or three. A keepsake. And it’d be way more possible to explain, if difficult. But is that really good enough? Is this my answer to this ‘test’?
4:35 PM
I made a point at the beginning that I wouldn’t be screwed over by my own hubris like the idiot of a fictional template that preceded me. But how hubristic can I get? I can die a thousand deaths and come out fine. Being a little gung-ho is nothing. I don’t even need to retrieve anything else. I’ll dump it in the fucking sewer, put it where the homeless can grab at it. Who cares? I just want to fuck shit up. I lean out the door and call out. “Kingsley, can I talk to you for a minute? I need to confirm my memory isn’t failing me. I also have a few questions — for only you — about these new hires.” I look disdainful at the last bit.
4:36 PM
How physically fit is Mats Rumen, would you say?
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Definitely on the higher end, while everyone else in this building is on the lower end.
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Haha. Welcome to the boss battle, punks.
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"Coming!" Kingsley goes to him.
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I usher him into this vault. “Look, I wasn’t going to push the issue in front of them and make it awkward. But this thing… it’s not real, right? It’s some crazy PR thing, or eccentric friends of Shuichi Maoziwam… like, we’re not actually entrusting important responsibilities to them, are we?”
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"Detective Scott says it's real. And like... You saw what he did to that wall, right?"
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“Technology moves faster than I can keep up.” I sigh, and point to one of the bags. “They’re keeping it under wraps until confirmation or disconfirmation, since this is scandal material. But there’s some suspicion that one of these bags might have been tampered with. I checked over ‘em each once, it seemed all in order, [feasible number] in each like it should be. But I’m exhausted, and I’m sure he’ll feel better with more than just my confirmation. Could you make sure? Also could’ve been one replaced with a fake.” The joke of this incredibly long and stupid lie is to get him to turn his back on me for a period of time.
4:50 PM
(I am NOT going to kill Kingsley don’t worry I would never <333)
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"Alright, but I've never actually seen the real ones."
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“It’ll be fine. It’s just for posterity, or whatever.”
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"Alright." He looked inside the bag. (edited)
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I pace briefly. “Kinda wild. That things have gotten so bad that they need to take such drastic measures. And the choice made. That, instead of saying anything to the guy who works harder than anyone else here, who singlehandedly stopped a robbery just yesterday like it was nothing, they find some trick-or-treaters.” I hold my gun up to the back of his head and grab him. “Thanks for looking, kid. You helped me make up my mind with this nonsense. I’ve got a few more things to ask of you, okay?”
4:56 PM
Motive rant success. This is miles ahead of the Kris performance.
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Words catch in his throat, and he raises his hands in the air.
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“Yeah. I wanted to be civil, really. Thought maybe I could even get it through Shuichi’s thick skull that we have a personnel issue. But it’s obvious he’s only interested in making things worse. He’s got it out for guys who do their damn job. Another limp wristed liberal elite, just like his financial connections would suggest.” Yes. Hell yes. Didn’t Alex Jones try to claim he was joking for the past decade in court? Any supernatural attempt at talking his way out of this is going to be so completely laughed off. I’m a genius. “Anyway, guess that doesn’t matter too much from where you’re standing. You’ve been on the force for at least long enough to know what a hostage is, right?” (edited)
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"...Yes."
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“Good. That’s about all your part requires. Just so the super friends don’t get any funny ideas.” I grab a bag with my other hand and bring both it and the Hostage Kingsley out into the hall.
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Kite and Beetle are talking in the other room.
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((is this. the room i just entered))
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((The corridor i mean.)) (edited)
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They sure are wrapped up in conversation.
5:14 PM
“Hey!” I yell out to them. “There’s kinda something going on right now.”
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((This is just a lego thing theyve noticed)) (edited)
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((funny pretending to be idle yourself if i hadn’t realized it was him))
5:17 PM
((this is a cracked consequence of my story I didn’t anticipate i hope i meet every single other PC but none of them meet me))
5:17 PM
((besides ariel))
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((This is the tiermaker icon for "lost soul" lmao))
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Dana Craig BOT 8/20/2022 5:17 PM
((I can’t remember any other people who have met me! preview))
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Ehn/PC
((This is the tiermaker icon for "lost soul" lmao))
((???????????))
5:18 PM
((this seems so fuxking confusing but as long as whoever is using it remembers))
5:20 PM
((You seriously did convince me for a half second that I was Grizz Soniaquill like this was a spoiler alias you were using for aspects of my story I don’t do as Dana for some insane reason. I think this reveal would have killed me))
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((LMAO))
5:20 PM
((No you are not Grizz Soniaquill))
5:20 PM
((Just using him to fuck with people more))
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((Morbius have sex COULD be considered representative of Dana 1,))
5:23 PM
((wonder how i would have explained away after remembering I’ve seen in-universe Grizz Soniaquill tweets))
5:24 PM
((clearly time travel comes into play in this story at some point))
5:24 PM
((or just fucking. shitty uchikoshi twist the protagonist spent all extended periods of time we were not privy to in detail being Grizz Soniaquill and this never came up before the reveal))
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"a;ejfblwirufbgenlwitknelrkbfnc elrwiubgjn wlk.lemfdernofvklm," Beetle scrambles out of his resting state. "Kite, get ready!"
5:26 PM
"Told ya so! Intuition!" Kite.
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“Ready for what?” I laugh. “I’m ready to use my weapon, at least. Thought I’d show you bastards how unequipped you are for this job. So go ahead. What kind of heroes are you? A man’s life, or twice the price of his life in minerals?”
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"Let him go!" Beetle.
5:28 PM
"Very easily the minerals!" Kite.
5:29 PM
"Wait, no, hang on" Beetle.
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“Ah, damn. A tie.”
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"Are you with Collective Unconciousness?" Beetle.
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“What the fuck are you talking about? Only guy I’ve ever ‘been with’ is Maoziwam, and look where that got me.” I don’t want to drop the premise of becoming known as an entity, and it’s kind of nice that they recognize my existence. But I’m trying to make this something Mats did himself. More of that can come later.
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((Mats Rumen Maoziwam gay sex????))
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“Not in a weird way!” I panickedly clarify.
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"So you arent with the group? Then why do you want whats in the vault?" Beetle.
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“”anti-rich”” sentiment (that doesn’t fundamentally oppose capitalism): check homophobia: check racism: possibly implied misogyny: any second now
5:38 PM
“Because I want money, moron. I’ll change my name, retire to some glamorous locale. Any legal problems can be wiped away with this, too. I’ll get what’s been cheated from me, and my old boss will get one hell of an annoyance in his [slur] ass. That one was to indicate he’s gay, but only him.”
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"Cheated from you?!" Beetle.
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“I’m the backbone of this place, and they treat me and it like a joke. I don’t expect you to understand.”
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"You’re just a criminal! Me and my bro here are going to stop you!" Kite.
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“Don’t lump me in with the petty bottomfeeders of this city!” This character I’m playing is kind of incoherent. Hopefully it’s in a realistic enough way…?
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Dana Craig
“I’m the backbone of this place, and they treat me and it like a joke. I don’t expect you to understand.”
"That's no excuse for threatening the life of a police officer!" Beetle.
5:52 PM
"You think you're better then them? Because what? No matter how you spin it, you're still using other people's assets for your own gain! You're no better then those bottom-feeders yourself!" Beetle absolutely DESTROYS hypothetical criminal Mats Rumen with facts and logic.
5:53 PM
"Yeah! What he said!" Kite.
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“Tch. Who cares? Like, what does it actually matter if your biased overemotional reasoning ‘proves’ I’m a bad guy? Moral posturing won’t stop a bullet.”
5:58 PM
I’m gonna start walking as opposed to talking.
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Beetle starts slowly walking towards Dana. Kite is following Beetle but in an over dramatic way as if he were leading.
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“Oh? You’re approaching me? Instead of backing off, you’re coming right towards me?”
6:01 PM
((I’m sorry.))
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"I can't Advent Guard you without getting any closer" Beetle.
6:05 PM
Beetle slows down as he gets closer, but he’s still moving.
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“Hmph. Then come as close as you like… if you’re ready to accept the consequences.” Shit. I might not get out of this alright.
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"Wait… This is a really bad idea." Kingsley.
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Do I have it in me to kill Kingsley? For a fucking scheme I can’t even actually complete? I doubt it.
6:10 PM
“It was an impulse decision, maybe. But I’m not content to live kneeling.”
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Beetle stops when hes a few feet away from the Guard
6:16 PM
"Everyone knows who he is. Fighting him's not going to do anything except kill me. He’ll get caught either way." Kingsley is clearly not as confident as he claims.
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“Don’t personally agree, but it’d be more convenient if you two did.”
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Kite charged in with an anime cry.
6:25 PM
"Oh fuck" Beetle.
6:26 PM
"Kite, wait!" Beetle.
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“Bluff called. You’re right. I won’t kill a cop. Just wanted to see if I could avoid dealing with two wimps without real jobs.” I throw Kingsley to the side hard and attempt to shoot Kite.
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((Roll))
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im doing it here fuck uou
6:30 PM
!roll 1d20
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Dice Maiden BOT 8/20/2022 6:30 PM
Dana Craig Roll: [12] Result: 12
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It grazes him in the side and he falls over.
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“Moron.” I take the money and run take the money and run take the moneeeyyy
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Beetle tries to tackle you. Roll (edited)
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(( @Dana, Insolent Fool of Omelas ))
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((Oops))
6:51 PM
!roll 1d20
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Dice Maiden BOT 8/20/2022 6:51 PM
Dana Craig Roll: [7] Result: 7
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Preview
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Dana gets away.
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Amazing.
6:54 PM
So like. Did I walk here or does he have a car
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You walked here.
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Great. I’m going to continue to run.
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Where is she headed.
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I don’t fucking know. Some city streets.
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Dana is now at those city streets.
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I say “fuck,”, spill the contents of the bag onto the ground, and keep running. My second scheme is to chuck the gems I kept in my pockets to the side into an alley I take note of the location of, while not actually looking at the fact that I’m doing this. If both of these to my knowledge occur, I will then wander around until I’m arrested, and leave the body just at that point, using a police car or somesuch.
7:06 PM
((I know this was like five different things lmao just didn’t want to waste time let me know if something interrupts any of this))
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Dana returned to her body at the apartment. ((End session))
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((heist succailure))
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((Will lego successfully deduce it was one of the two other players to roll today and which one…… suspense))
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((did you plan to have the NPC kite create a team called advent guard and that’s where the title comes from or at least is intentionally related in some chain of connections. or did lego name it fucking this really was an title of film))
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((No spoilers))
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((sad))
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lego using the tier maker to say this guard character is ASS you deserve to DIE for writing him atmey
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only commentary
10:23 PM
shawn is funny kite got shot by a gun
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((Sunday))
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Dana Craig awoke to Ariel and no one else. No Ehn. ((1984 gif)) (edited)
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Advehnt Guard
Avengard / ariel-and-dana
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"Dana! How'd it go?"
8:09 PM
How long has it been?
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Like an hour.
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“Uh, it went okay! Except I didn’t get any money. So I guess we failed in that sense.”
8:14 PM
“None of it was in usable form. It was all gold and diamonds, the kind of thing you can’t just use.”
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"Damn. And how about them, did you leave any traces of doing it? do they suspect anything?"
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“It’s… complicated. I was so caught up in everything I nearly forgot to take anything. Some people are acting like faux-superheroes. Presumably more associates of our friend Ehn. Couldn’t figure out what they could do. And they briefly accused me of being…” I pause to recall the term. “Affiliated with ‘collective unconscious’? I don’t know if that’s a group or there’s something else going around causing people to act differently. But that’s something else to keep track of.”
8:21 PM
“Mats is absolutely getting arrested. But I fabricated enough of a motive that I think whatever he tries to explain will come across as bullshit.”
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"Is... did you hear anything about 'The Fungus'?"
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I make a weird grimace. “No. Just guys going by Beetle and Kite. The same ones Jay mentioned. What the hell is The Fungus?”
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"Apparently some homeless people were acting weird and talking about The Fungus, I read it on the news just now"
8:26 PM
"No idea what it is."
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“Probably drugs, or something.”
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"Probably. I just thought it might be related." she taps her brain "Something causing people to act differently, y'know."
8:28 PM
"Couldn't find anything though to confirm it"
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“Strange happenings all around. I hope being one of them will be enough to protect us.”
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((what time is it))
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About 6PM.
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"So, Dana, what do you say we go out for dinner, huh? As nice as this place is, and as interesting as these events are, we should take a break for our own sake."
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“Uh.” What? What the fuck?
8:36 PM
“Well,” Are you kidding? Do you not get how weirdly loaded asking something like that is? And it’s not like we’ve reached a stopping point, either, the operation failed completely. It just doesn’t add up. “Yeah, sure. Sounds great.”
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"Alright. Uh. Where do you want to go? We don't really have a lot of money since we uh... didn't succeed but I think its important to take time off, and I bet you're hungry. I feel like I haven't eaten in days."
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“Just somewhere quick. I feel like I’ve been away from my own home too long after letting someone stay there. Subway? It’s more of a lunch place, but I think there’s one nearby.”
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"Hell yeah, lets go to Subway." (edited)
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((Bro, you made the sandwich)) (edited)
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Ariel gets up and opens the door
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I follow.
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Ariel starts heading towards the Subway
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Yes. This is happening so much.
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Ariel and Dana at subway. what will they order
8:45 PM
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((fuck it lets go with my usual subway order))
8:46 PM
"I'll get an italian bmt please, no tomato, toasted, on herb bread."
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This happens.
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I am going to request a meatball sandwich, as the option available that feels the most like dinner.
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This also happens.
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"So. Tell me more about yourself. It occurs to me that I barely know you."
8:49 PM
“…I’m Dana Craig. There’s not much to say. I graduated highschool and this was the most impressive accomplishment in my life. Sometimes I tell jokes.”
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"Ooh, do you have any good ones?"
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“Mmm, usually it’s more sort of a riffing on conversation topics thing, wouldn’t be right to call it ‘jokes’. There was this good one I heard, let me remember…”
8:55 PM
I think for a moment. “Alright, so once there was this guy who was talking to his grandfather. And the grandfather, well, he’s dead. A ghost. And this guy has some questions about that. So first, he asks ‘How long is a million years to a ghost?’. He’s a philosophical sort, y’see. And his grandpa answers that a million years is like a second to him. But his curiosity on the afterlife unsatiated, the man asks another question. ‘How much is a million dollars to a ghost?’ You know the old saying, you can’t take it with you and all that, well he wanted to know if that’s true, if wealth means anything after you pass on. And again, grandpa says that it’s ‘but one single cent to me’. Now, here’s the kicker. The grandson smiles all sly, his trap successfully laid. ‘Well then, gramps, how about lending me one of your cents?’. A genius inheritance scheme. And the grandfather thinks about this for a second, and smiles. ‘Sure thing. But can I get you to wait just a second?’” I look expectantly.
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"Hah, that's a pretty good one."
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“Yeah.”
Ehn/PC pinned a message to this channel. 8/28/2022 8:58 PM
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"As for me, not a whole lot you can say. I'm happy now, that's the important thing, most of my life before a year ago is something I'd rather forget. But as you can probably guess, I like pink."
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“Okay. Fair enough. To being not much to write home about.” Concluding this toast, I eat a sandwich.
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raises her sandwich and also eats it
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It’s a subway sandwich
😋 1
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"I know its probably a bit of an awkward question, but where did you work?"
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I say the name of the convenience store that I, Dana Craig, worked at.
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"Mmmkay, I.... probably still have a job at the department store, even if I haven't shown up in days its probably fine probably"
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“I never technically quit, I guess. I should probably do that tomorrow. Tell uh, her. That I’ve found work elsewhere.”
9:13 PM
I yawn. “Well, that was nice. Good time was had by all, I’m pooped.” I’m going to head back to my home.
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"I guess so huh." Ariel follows her since they live next door to each other
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“I’ll be in touch, but I can’t be arsed to think of our next move right now.”
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"Yeah, neither can I. Let me know how it goes with uh, Grace? She's still staying at your place right? I tried knocking earlier but noone answered"
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“Yeah, she should still be there.” I enter my apartment slash home or whatever
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((Channel split))
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Grace is in fact not here. Dana's apartment looks about normal.
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“Huh.” I’ll text Grace asking if things are okay. Won’t wait for a response or anything. Otherwise I’ll get out a regular notebook or piece of paper and begin jotting down notes.
9:24 PM
Dana Craig can own paper fuckyou
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I'll allow it
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I stare at the hastily scrawled simplified outline. This helps make things a lot easier to understand.
9:46 PM
No, it actually fucking doesn’t at all. This was a waste of time. I crumple it up and start over. A more linear record of things to keep in mind will do.
9:47 PM
Though, actually…
9:48 PM
I uncrumple it. I had forgotten about Belto in all of this. I have a good grasp on how the souljacking stuff works now, so I can say with reasonable certainty what happened.
9:50 PM
If he was asleep, I wouldn’t have experienced anything. No, that’s not quite right — I CAN’T hijack someone entirely while they’re asleep, since I’ll only be able to leave after they wake.
9:50 PM
Which means the president had a period where he was aware of his existence but his body moved out of his control. Should I be concerned by this?
9:51 PM
He’s kinda old, so would any odd occurrence be excused as his decaying body and mind? Ugh. I just don’t know whether I should be looking at the worst case scenario or not.
9:53 PM
I just need to keep this in mind. If anyones developed the ability to fucking track and doxx the use of magic, it’s the American government.
9:54 PM
Is it a coincidence that I keep running into people? Well, I mean, of course not. Obviously the heist was a setup by Ehn for some asinine reason.
9:55 PM
But I can’t see how the Sentasaurus thing could have been planned. I literally picked the first name that came to mind.
9:56 PM
Still, his last name was Smith, and the other part was tentative. Could it be that there’s a preset selection of people this can work on, and it “autocorrected” to whoever was closest?
9:56 PM
That wouldn’t explain the reaction to the name Nathan, though. You don’t just faint from someone being wrong about their name.
9:57 PM
Besides, there would be no reason for it to do that. I mean, I specifically tested the typos of Ariel.
9:57 PM
((ALL OF THIS IS CHARACTERIZATION. THERE WOULD NEVER BE A PLOT CHARACTER))
9:59 PM
The other thing to keep in mind is that I still “owe” Ehn. The deeper I get in, the more uncomfortable I am with that favor. I won’t regret my decision, no matter what. I know it was right. But it would be nice if things went smoothly.
10:02 PM
And Angela. Angela! I don’t want to leave that alone. She was clearly acting suspicious that day. I don’t THINK she has it in her to kill someone… but I won’t turn my back on the truth. If I’m forced to corner her for her misdeeds, so be it.
10:04 PM
I can get information from her whenever next we speak. I thought it might be weird for our relationship that I stop working, or like, that it would just mean we never interact again. But it’s actually an opportunity. To interact with her on a level playing field, outside of the roles society demands of us. So I can solve the mystery, I mean. For Michelle’s sake.
10:07 PM
Grace… what’s up with her? If I’m being honest, there’s no part of me that feels optimistic about that situation. She came to me for help, spoke like she was terrified about someone, and then goes missing without a word later? It’s too obvious. This is Carolyn Blythe. I don’t know if Grace was just shirking payment for her or something, but it would be unusual for her to hide something like that from me. Like I’d give a shit. Maybe she was embarrassed she went to therapy?
10:08 PM
The therapist thing could be irrelevant. Just the day job of some criminal figure. But I also don’t want to spend too long on making up conspiracy theories about what is in all likelihood some random woman. Grace’s word is not gospel to me.
10:10 PM
But like, yeah. There’s nothing wrong with going to therapy. I think it’s nice, that people who need help can find someone. I mean it’s overpriced and futile in a world that crushes the weak like this one, but I can’t fault trying to do right if it comes from a place that reasonable.
10:11 PM
Maybe I’d understand more if I went. Like if I was that kind of person who needed it, instead of just a completely average girl.
10:12 PM
Well, I guess I have a sure fire way to check that Grace is alright. But I don’t know if I want to do that. Would be weird to take control of her and I may not be able to return easily. (edited)
10:13 PM
I could also technically check if Carolyn is with her right now, but again, same issue.
10:14 PM
I’ve tacitly admitted with the establishment of ‘Collective Unconscious’ as a distinct entity that I’m open to acting without Ariel’s knowledge or approval. But her support is still the ideal. I can lock my doors now that I know I’m alone in here, I guess. But what if someone broke in?
10:15 PM
That’s dumb, you’d be only slightly less screwed if that specific outcome happened with Ariel there. Does she look like she fights?
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((I like that Dana has still not collected the diamonds))
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((This is more important.))
10:16 PM
I should probably get the diamonds now? If I’m going to at all.
10:17 PM
Its a risk I’m uncertain about. But I should be able to scan for someone watching the alley. And if I get nothing from it, big whoop. The important thing is that doing it later is useless, since they’ll be infinitely less likely to remain.
10:18 PM
Compelled to action by an unexplainable force, I head to that location I took note of, keeping my guard up for any police activity.
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((Roll))
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((7)) 😰
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The diamonds are gone.
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I remember the last time this happened. Aaaand he’s right behind me isn’t he.
10:22 PM
I attempt to go back home alive .
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This happens. No one stops you or anything.
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Wow. Felt like a close call, at least. They wouldn’t have surveillance of a random street would they?
10:25 PM
Now, next moves… I really don’t know. Hopefully I’ll have some genius get rich quick scheme by the next time I talk to Ariel tomorrow afternoon or whatever. I check if Sentasaurus responded to my throwaway.
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He did not.
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Yeah, it’s only been like an hour. Also he may actually be dead, but anyway.
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It’s been much longer at this point but yeah
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I reconsider looking into the Carolyn/Grace situation, but still decide against it. I don’t even know if anything’s happened, she might have just been too rude to tell me when she left. Right? I… nrg. It’s not like I even care THAT much about Grace. But I’m still worried about being targeted myself.
10:31 PM
I could also check on the progress of the Michelle investigation, but I’d rather stay away from police for a bit. …I can explain what I’m doing to Ariel tomorrow if I decide to pursue this. She shouldn’t have any issue. But for now, I’ll leave it be. I’m assuming it’s quite late. If she’s not interrupted by anything in particular, Dana Craig (me) will spend the rest of the night gaming and then sleep.
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Dana finished the chapter. (edited)
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Ariel enters her apartment I guess that went okay.
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Ariel's apartment is normal.
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Ariel watches TV
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For how long?
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she looks for a cute movie on netflix and watches that (edited)
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By the time it finishes, it is now 11PM.
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she goes to sleep
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Chapter end.
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Avengard / hav-kerloe
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Hav wakes up the next morning.
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I wake up. Another morning. I look out the window and see Avengard, the city. I have the same thought I have every morning, that thousands of people are also waking up now. It's an interesting thought, which is fitting, as today is an interesting day. Yesterday was also an interesting day, as was every day before that. Nothing was different about yesterday, of course. I can't think of anything that would be. It was as normal a day as any other. On normal days, I work at the fish store, which I own. I look at the fish tank that I keep in the bedroom. Normally, there would be a container of fish food next to it, however I have unfortunately forgotten to place the new cans I bought there. This is a significant oversight, and I curse myself for not being able to complete such a simple task. I will now need to go to the fish room, also known as the kitchen, to get the fish food, and then bring it back to the bedroom. What an inefficient thing to do, however it must be done. I get out of bed and leave the bedroom.
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The doorbell rings.
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Oh no. What could this be? The doorbell doesn't usually ring here. It shouldn't have a reason to. It's fine, it certainly isn't important. Out of all the possible events that could be transpiring outside of the apartment's door, none of them matter. I ignore the doorbell and continue towards the cabinet with the fish food.
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No further noise from the door. (edited)
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Wonderful. I'm sure it was a mistake of some sort. I take one of the fish food cans and bring it to the bedroom, then place it on the table with the fish tank. I then open it and feed the fish.
11:09 AM
After this, I leave the bedroom and return to the fish room, feeding the fish in that room as well.
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This happens.
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I then go to the restroom to brush my teeth. As I am doing this, my mind wanders to the idea of fish brushing their teeth. Why don't fish brush their teeth? Really, why do humans even brush their teeth? Is there some fundamental difference between human teeth and fish teeth that causes this difference in behavior? I understand what I must do. I take the toothbrush, and bring it into the fish room. I then go into one of the fish tanks, take a fish out of it, and pry open its mouth. I attempt to shove the toothbrush into it.
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((Roll))
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((14))
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The fish struggles too much in Hav's hands to accept the toothbrush.
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Unfortunate. I decide to give up for now. I return the fish to the tank with the other fish. I then take the keys to the apartment, unlock the door, and leave the apartment. Having the keys with me to lock the door is important, as I wouldn't want the fish to be stolen.
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Ethfan Kerloe is standing outside your door, with his usual slightly happy expression. "Hello, Hav. I do apologize if I’ve woken you up."
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My brother knows better than to ring my doorbell, of course I wasn't going to answer. I wonder what caused him to do so, it must have been urgent. That's unfortunate. I lock the door behind me and place the keys in my pocket before turning to him. "Hello." (edited)
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"How are you, Hav?"
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Get to the point already. I'm not here for small talk, I need to get to work. "Fine."
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"That’s good."
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I nod.
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"I do hope you’ll forgive me for visiting out of season, I was simply worried for you."
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Worried? There's nothing to be worried about. What could there possibly be to be worried about? Everything is perfect, as always. Nothing has changed. "...Why?"
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"The… Shooting? At your fish store."
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"Oh, that wasn't a problem. My customer Jeff was just playing around, it happens a lot. He's like that. I understand my customers."
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"No, that’s… Somehow a second shooting."
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Oh no. Has something actually happened? My brother would not lie to me, he understands reality completely well. Something must be going on. "What? When did this happen?" (edited)
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"Midnight last night. According to the news, a man in a dinosaur suit and several associates engaged in a shootout in your store."
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So, the dinosaur suit was real? If my brother said it, it has to be. But, there's something wrong here. I don't understand why my brother talked about this like it was something I already knew, if it happened last night. "Why did you expect me to know that it happened, if it was last night...?" (edited)
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"I was worried you might’ve been in the store then."
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That makes sense. "I wasn't."
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"That’s great."
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"🙂"
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"Were you headed there now?"
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"Yes."
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"Well then, why not go together?" He entered the elevator.
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Agh... I suppose I'll take the elevator this time. I follow him.
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He pushed the button for the ground floor, and waited.
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The elevator arrived at the apartment lobby.
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I exit the elevator. For a moment, I regret not pushing all of the buttons again, but I realize that it wouldn't have been a good decision this time.
1:29 PM
Similarly, I will not check for John David's response this morning. I can do it when I return.
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Ethfan left the apartment lobby, heading off towards Kerloe fishery.
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I follow.
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Harriet approached the front of the apartment complex as they exited.
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Avengard / harriet-kadin
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Harriet wakes up in the morning.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 11:44 AM
She checks her phone.
11:46 AM
“Please be there?” What is this guy talking about? Well it can’t hurt to ask for details anyway.
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Online / twitter / Ask Sentasaurus a question!
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 11:46 AM
@Schilalyi you want me to attend your interview?
11:46 AM
Well if you want, you can dm me the meeting details.
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Avengard / harriet-kadin
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 11:56 AM
Then she texts Alexi “so when am I getting that key?”
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Alexi: u can come here now ig
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 12:06 PM
She gets ready to leave
12:09 PM
She leaves for the apartment complex.
12:09 PM
((Can I have a name for this apartment complex))
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((Name?))
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 12:12 PM
((Yes))
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((I don’t know what that means))
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 12:13 PM
((Locations have names ,))
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((Apartments too?))
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 12:15 PM
((Do you think every apartment complex is just called an apartment complex. Neighborhoods have names))
12:15 PM
Chapter 1: Apartment Names Ideas and Suggestions. Chapter 2: How to Name Your Apartment. Chapter 3: Residential Project Name Ideas.
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((I feel stupid but this website just confused me more))
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 1:28 PM
((Okay do you want ME to make it up))
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((Sure ig))
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Harriet Kadin
She leaves for the apartment complex.
Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 1:32 PM
She leaves for Green Glen Homes, the Apartment Complex that Alexi had mentioned.
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Hav Kerloe and a man who looks similar to him exit the apartment complex as Harriet approaches it.
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Avengard / harriet-and-hav
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[inner monologue, don't read until after the session is over] A thought comes to me as I see who is approaching, but I quickly shove it down. I need to get to work, no distractions. It's just a normal day. My life is perfectly normal.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 1:44 PM
She recognizes him. “You live here specifically?”
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[inner monologue, don't read until after the session is over] A simple question. Shouldn't be difficult to answer it honestly. "Yes." (edited)
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"A friend of yours, Hav?"
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"No, not really."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 1:45 PM
((I finally read the monologues from the previous session holy shit))
1:46 PM
“We’re not friends I just bumped into him yesterday night.”
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"I figured. He's not very sociable." He made an uncomfortable smile.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 1:48 PM
“Are you his friend then?”
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"We're brothers."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 1:55 PM
“Oh that explains the similarity.”
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I keep my head down and wait standing there. I don't say anything. (edited)
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"Have a good day." Ethfan walked past Harriet.
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"...Yeah."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 2:05 PM
She nods.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 2:31 PM
She heads to Alexi’s apartment and knocks on the door
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"Who's there?" An unfamiliar woman's voice.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 2:36 PM
“I’m a friend of Alexi.”
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"Let her in." Alexi.
2:38 PM
An unfamiliar woman opened the door into a large but mostly empty apartment.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 2:40 PM
"Hello. Are you Alexi's family?"
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"No." Alexi spoke before the woman could. "Her name is Sarah Stanley, and she's good with computers. Sarah, this is Harriet, she's a loser who can't walk. Introductions over? Good."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 2:42 PM
((STANLEY))
2:42 PM
"My loser status is unrelated to my inability to walk for the record."
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"That's true. Now, could you please hurry out of here Sarah? I have a new visitor." Alexi. "Can't handle 2 people at once?" Sarah.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 2:48 PM
"It's nothing personal. We just have a private matter to discuss."
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"I know you're embezzling from Carl Tucker. That's not why she's kicking me out." Sarah grabbed a few of her things and went to the door.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 2:52 PM
"Wait hold on, why are you telling people about this??"
2:52 PM
"Sarah don't leave just yet." (edited)
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"Because I need her to hack into Leiblinc proper. I'm glad we're all yelling as loudly as possible, discretion is really what we're best at." Alexi.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 2:55 PM
"Then, shouldn't she stay?"
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"No, she shouldn't." Alexi sighed deeply. (edited)
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 2:57 PM
((Alexi is sighed deeply.))
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"It's fine. He just doesn't want us talking." Sarah.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 3:01 PM
"Why not?"
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"Because it makes it harder for them to pretend to not care about us. I don't know what their problem is, they just hate to have friends." Sarah. Alexi shut the door on Sarah, leaving only Harriet and him in the room. "Just ignore her. Hire 1 person too many times and they start deluding themselves into thinking you care." She sat in front of a computer.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 3:06 PM
Harriet lingers looking at the door for a bit. "Bye Sarah" she calls out, hoping she hasn't left just yet. "So what are you doing on the computer now?"
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"I'm stealing money, theoretically. But now we have a real problem, which is why I need you."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 3:08 PM
"Well, I'm here."
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"You know how our sole connection to Leiblinc is Carl Tucker, narcissist extraordinaire?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 3:10 PM
"How could I forget?"
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"Apparently he's not so high and mighty right now. Guess it's easier to pretend to be the boss when he's got you to throw down staircases. He's going to quit, at which point we're basically dead."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 3:24 PM
“Wait why would he quit?”
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"I have no idea. But right now, his ego's like a deflated balloon, so… If you don’t fill it up with hot air, this whole gameplan is going to fall apart."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 3:26 PM
“You can’t be serious.”
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"Honestly, I figured this would happen sooner rather than later. The guy is operating on the most paper thin delusion I’ve ever seen, which is saying something. But I was hoping to have more time to make you get in deeper on the whole embezzlement train, and now I have to hope you actually do this off way less a backing. This guy’s the worst."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 4:34 PM
“So what you expect me to just waltz back in and make Shuichi Maoziwam money?”
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"No. I expect you to convince Carl to keep the job. Pump up his ego, fill his usual bullshit back up."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 4:39 PM
“Why do you think I’d be able to do that?”
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"Because you were the one who pumped his ego that high in the first place. If you do it, it’ll have a much stronger impact than if anyone else did. Plus, the guy clearly has a thing for you. Whether it’s because you’re a woman or you’re disabled, that’s your choice for what to tap into."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 4:44 PM
She grimaces.
4:45 PM
She can’t argue with them. Alexi is right, because of factors out of her control she is the one most suited to gas Tucker up again.
4:45 PM
“Fine. I’ll do it.”
4:46 PM
“I came here this morning for my key though, I’ll leave when I have it.”
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She tossed Harriet a key.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 4:48 PM
Harriet tries to catch it. She misses but Corpse Husband grabs it instead. “I don’t need your help.” She snatches it away and shoves it in her purse.
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You don’t get to ASSUME what corpse husband does smh. Yes it does do that though. After hearing that it is unneeded, it vanishes.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 4:52 PM
((I did not know how to naturally signal that I wanted her unconscious thought to transfer to instructing them like that. Sorry.))
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((It’s fine))
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 5:21 PM
She leaves the apartment ready to go to Leiblinc once again. Every day she swears not to set foot there and every day this is disproven.
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Harriet arrived at Leiblinc.
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Avengard / sean-niebel
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Sean woke up the next morning.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 11:50 AM
Yes. It is indeed the day next from the previous one. I check the news and update the statistics.
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More shootings, but less violent ones.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 11:58 AM
Okay. I try to think of anything to do. Nothing. After spending an hour thinking, I give up and spend the rest of the morning reading something.
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Sean receives an email from Carl.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 12:13 PM
I open it.
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'hey sorry about yesterday, boss. can we talk. no alcohol this time '
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 12:22 PM
Re: (no subject) Sure. But come to my house, I'm busy. -S. Niebel
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Re:Re: (no subject okay
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 12:27 PM
I go back to reading until he arrives.
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After about an hour, there’s a knock on the door.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 12:34 PM
I look through the peephole. Is it actually Carl?
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It is.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 12:38 PM
I open the door.
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"Hey, boss." He didn’t have his usual enthusiasm.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 12:43 PM
"Hm?" I lead him to a room that is not the horse room.
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He crashed down onto the first available seat, and stared at the floor.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 12:53 PM
"What happened?"
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"Well, you know…" He avoided eye contact. "I’m a great boss and all that, but… I'm starting to think Maoziwam's not gonna keep me. Due to… Minor alcohol induced problems, that you know, a good boss would clearly understand is completely irrelevant and doesn’t make up for how great of a boss I am." (edited)
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 12:58 PM
"I see."
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"You were uh… You were all well-composed, and people loved you, right? N-Not that I’m struggling with that, I’m very beloved. I’m just speaking hypothetically, like… If you had to impress a boss like that. Uh… How would you do that? Just uh… Comparing notes here, since I already know and all that."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 1:10 PM
"Impressing him is pointless. He only wants to enjoy his power and see you struggle in vain."
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"Oh? Oh… Yeah. I knew that, I knew that… Obviously."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 1:13 PM
"Just give up. Don't repeat my mistakes. This job won't bring you anything."
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"Give up? I mean… Umm… Hypothetically, the uh… The person in the situation you describe, who isn’t me… They wouldn’t really have anything else."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 1:21 PM
"If you need this job so much, get rid of Maoziwam."
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"G-Get rid? I mean... In- What sense?"
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 1:23 PM
"Any sense. Make it so he isn't your boss."
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"How exactly?"
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 1:26 PM
"Don't know."
1:27 PM
"You're the CEO, not me."
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"Yeah, but you're the CEO of me, in a sense."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 1:46 PM
"I don't have anything else to say."
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"Um, but... If I were to quit or fail somehow... What would I do with my life? I mean, you've been unemployed for a few days, you're probably an expert at that."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 2:42 PM
"I don't know either, actually." I sigh. "...Have you ever thought how insignificant your life is on the scale of the entire world? That in a hundred or so years no one will remember that you ever existed?"
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"Uh-" He paused for uncomfortably long. "No? I'm just that memorable." He laughed awkwardly.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 2:46 PM
"Do you really believe that?"
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"Of course I do. Why wouldn't I?" This is the most pathetic act Sean has ever seen.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 3:05 PM
"You may have colleagues, friends, family, people to whom you are important right now, but how many people will still remember you when you die? Have you left a strong enough impression on anyone that they'd tell about you to their children and grandchildren? Will you leave anything behind other than a name on the list of former CEOs - that is, if the company even survives that long? Isn't being forgotten the same as never existing in the first place?" At some point while saying this without even realising it I start walking back and forth in the room.
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"You're... Kinda sounding like Maoziwam now. I'm an incredibly memorable and interesting person. There's no need to belittle me to... Soothe your ego or whatever. I can be very interesting."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 3:10 PM
"Sorry." So you choose to turn away the truth. "Shouldn't have mentioned this. Forget it."
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"But uh... What do you do to... You know, fight that? To make sure people don't forget you. Out of curiosity."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 3:27 PM
"That's what I've been thinking about all these years. At first, I thought the position of CEO would give me the opportunity." I sigh. "I was wrong. And now, the more I think about it the more I feel there's just nothing I can do." "...I don't fear death. Death is inevitable, it's just a fact of our existence. But being forgotten is not. I don't want to be erased from history, when some people from centuries ago are still remembered, and will be for centuries more."
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"So you have no idea? Not even a crazy one like… I dunno, terrorism?"
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 3:43 PM
"The crimes, even the big ones, tend to be forgotten quickly. There isn't a lot to say about them other than 'it is so sad this happened, many people died' so after a short burst of news people move on. At most there'll be a discussion about how the terrible state of society allowed it to happen and a movement to change some related law. For example... Yes, what does the name Blythe mean to you?"
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He panicked. "Nothing! Nothing at all! Please don’t tell my wife!"
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 3:50 PM
"Uh. Don't worry, I won't. Sorry, didn't know. But, were you involved in their... organisation?"
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"Organization? Is that some new term for the uh… Place she works at." He winked.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 4:01 PM
What do they call it? They probably don't like if it's called a cult, but then what? Religion? Was it even religious? Can't remember. I didn't pay a lot of attention to things unrelated to the mass murder itself. What was its name? Edblythianism? No, I think. Similar but not that. Don't know. But this was the biggest murder case of the decade, if Tucker was involved, I have to ask him about it. "I guess? What do you call it? I'm not very familiar with them." (edited)
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"I dunno… When you say it out loud, it sounds work inappropriate you know…?" He looks uncomfortable.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 4:07 PM
"Uh... never mind then. But you were involved, right? What do you think of Blythe as a person?"
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"She’s a little forceful… Kinda creepy, but that has its own charm you know?"
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 4:11 PM
"She? No, I meant Edward Blythe."
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"Oh, who’s that?"
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 4:18 PM
"The, well, leader of the 'organization'. Not sure about his official title. You didn't know? Then who did you mean?"
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"Oh, her." Carl pulled up an advertisement about Carolyn Blythe on his phone. She’s a therapist in Avengard. "Pretty extreme name for that type of job, like I said. Guess that’s why she didn’t give me a name, had to reverse image search off an picture I secretly took."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 4:36 PM
"Well... No, that's not who I meant. Edward Blythe was a cult leader who poisoned everyone in his cult 9 years ago. Wanted to demonstrate how even such big cases get forgotten quickly before we got sidetracked." "Why were you so worried if you thought I meant just a therapist, anyway?"
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"No, sir, you’re pronouncing it wrong."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 4:39 PM
"What am I pronouncing wrong?"
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"Well, it’s weird to pronounce it as, you know… An upstanding man… And feminist."
4:41 PM
"I couldn’t possibly say it."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 4:45 PM
"Carl, I promise you, I won't judge you for correcting my pronunciation."
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"Well, you know… Society, cancel culture…"
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 4:53 PM
"What do you even mean. Just say it, I won't tell anyone about your pronunciation since you are worried about it so much for some reason."
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"Well 'therapist'," He pronounced this in a mocking tone, "Is actually pronounced 'the rapist'."
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Sean Niebel BOT 8/12/2022 4:59 PM
livetuckerreaction "W. What do. How does this. Why did you. Ssssure. I guess."
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"What’s confusing you? I told you, pretty extreme name. I’m the normal one for noticing. I dunno why you’re inventing words."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:02 PM
"Are you. Not familiar with the word 'therapist'?"
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"No, see, you’re pronouncing it wrong again."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:04 PM
I take out my phone and search "therapist meaning and pronunciation".
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This shows what would normally appear on a Google search for that.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:05 PM
I show it to Carl.
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"Oh." He pauses. "Okay, but see… You’re missing something."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:06 PM
"I'm listening."
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"She’s a woman."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:08 PM
"That was obvious from the photo."
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"Yeah, so… You get it now?"
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:10 PM
"I fail to see how this changes the pronunciation."
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"Well… You know. Most women aren’t exactly intellectual types. It’s just science, and math… And statistics."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:14 PM
"As someone who frequently uses statistics in an argument, I can tell you that this isn't how it works."
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"Agree to disagree."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:17 PM
"Also, how did you even find out about her? From what I can gather, you didn't meet her at her job and she didn't tell you her name."
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"She just came after me. Women, you know? I’m irresistible to them."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:20 PM
"You know what? Why don't we come to her workplace. We can find out which one of us is right, and I have things I want to ask her."
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"Erm… I should probably get to work. It’s been nice seeing you, boss. Please don’t mention me there."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:23 PM
"Sure."
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He got up, and left.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:26 PM
I look up Carolyn Blythe's workplace and opening hours.
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The address is in Avengard. Not too far away, and it’ll remain open for a few hours.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:29 PM
I reread a few old articles about Edward Blythe to refresh the details about the cult in my memory, and then drive to Blythe's workplace.
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It looks like a normal office building from outside.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:36 PM
I go inside.
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There’s a young man at the front of the therapy office. "Hey guys, and welcome to theorapy." He paused. "You know, I do really like that branding."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:41 PM
"Can I see Dr. Blythe?"
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"Carolyn?" He called out louder. "CAROLYN!? ARE YOU HERE?"
5:43 PM
No response.
5:43 PM
"I guess she’s out right now, she should be back soon. But that’s just a theory."
5:44 PM
"Could I schedule you that appointment with her while she’s busy? She’s not usually opposed to surprise clients. Just this morning, she had a surprise one. But that’s just a theory, a psychological theory."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:44 PM
"Sure."
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He pulled out one of those credit card register things. "That’ll be (average price for therapy)."
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:46 PM
"Mhm." I pay.
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Sean's card declines.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:49 PM
I try again.
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It declines once again.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:49 PM
Weird. I pay in cash.
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"Alright, I’ll just call her." He took out his phone, and dialed.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:55 PM
I wait.
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"Not picking up, I’ll text her." He does this.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:58 PM
While I wait, I open the bank application and check if there are any problems with my account.
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There are 0$ in Sean's bank account.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 5:59 PM
I open the transaction history.
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No recent transactions have nearly enough money to get Sean to exactly 0.
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Sean Niebel 8/12/2022 6:03 PM
Most likely a glitch on the bank's side, nothing serious. If it's still not fixed in a few hours, I'll call them.
6:05 PM
I continue to wait. ((if im paused and not likely to get unpaused in like next 15 minutes then im leaving for today))
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((End session))
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((Friday))
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After a good while, the guy gets a call on his phone and picks up.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 11:29 AM
Do I hear anything he is saying?
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((The call has not proceeded because the person he is talking to has not showed up yet. I love discord d&d)) (edited)
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"That’s alright. I’m used to being ignored." The guy says this to the phone.
12:06 PM
"He’s right here, waiting for you. Been here a while too, but that’s just a theory."
12:11 PM
He moved away from the phone to talk to Sean. "She’s on her way."
12:15 PM
Carolyn Blythe arrived.
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Avengard / harriet-kadin
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Harriet arrived at Leiblinc.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 5:38 PM
She enters and heads to Tucker’s office. Or at least the place where his office was yesterday.
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This office is now occupied by Levinson. "Sup. Did you know I’m not mute?" This is his only reaction to Harriet.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 5:40 PM
“I never thought you were. Where’s Tucker?”
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"CEO office. Top floor."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 5:42 PM
That makes sense. “I should’ve known but I had to check anyway.” She goes to the elevator and presses the up button.
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Harriet arrived at the CEO floor.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 5:45 PM
What does it look like? (edited)
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It has more of Sean's flair than Carl's. The place is surprisingly dull. There’s a large set of double doors labelled CEO’s Office.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 6:17 PM
She approaches it and knocks on the double doors.
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"Come in." Carl.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 6:21 PM
She enters. “Hey…. Boss”
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"The boss isn’t here. He got fired remember?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 6:34 PM
“I’m talking about you.”
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"Hm? Oh- Oh yeah, I am a pretty amazing boss, yeah." It sounds more forced than usual.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 6:51 PM
“Why are you doubting yourself?” She says robotically
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"Doubting myself? Whaaaaaat!?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 7:06 PM
“Okay you know what I can’t do this. Tucker why are you planning to quit?!”
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He makes an incoherent series of noises in surprise.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 7:08 PM
“Oh quit the drama. You’re literally the CEO. What kind of moron decides to give up now?”
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"Well- Suppose, just suppose for some brief moment I would do this… in this hypothetical, Maoziwam's gonna fire me anyway. All hypotheticals obviously. Nailed it."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 7:12 PM
“He’s going to fire you??”
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"Hypothetically! You just don’t get this is hypothetical, because you’re… You know, you. You probably got fired 3 times today alone. I’m so pathetic, no one would ever fire me. Great. I am *great^."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 7:15 PM
"Alright, I'll play along. 'Hypothetically', why would he fire you?"
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"Well, in this hypothetical I would've gotten incredibly drunk during work hours, spent the entire time being pursued by a prosti- No, she was that therapist thing. Whatever the case, in this hypothetical I'm an alcoholic and platonic adulterer. Which is how you can tell how far from reality this is, right?" Incredibly awkward laugh. "And like, also... In this hypothetical, I don't do any of my obviously incredible things to make up for that. Because you know, obviously no one would fire me no matter how badly I messed up in the real world."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 7:22 PM
"And hypothetically, how would you be able to get out of this?"
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He leaned back in his charge, exasperated. "By quitting, obviously. I mean, my whole life has been nothing but trying to earn the respect to get up here, and... Now what? I've got nowhere higher to go. I don't really know any of my subordinates. I just know they have to respect me because of my position. Harriet Kadin, my classic punching bag, just strolled in and I confessed all of this because I don't know anyone more than her. I mean- What am I doing? I'm the boss, and still the only thing I know is... How to keep begging for more respect. Thought I'd feel confident when I got here and earned everything... But really, I've just lost everything." He straightened up in his chair and smiled. "Obviously that's all a hypothetical built around a completely different person who happens to share my name and life experiences though. Can you like...?" He moved his fingers to the sides of his mouth, and moved them up to represent smiling. "You're kinda dragging down the fun mood in here, I almost feel insecure for the first time in my life." He laughed way too forcefully.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 7:43 PM
"Tucker, you need a secretary. Someone you can boss around all day. And you can always go downstairs to flex rank every so often. Don't give up what you've earned just like that." "Oh right." She smiles, a bit forcefully, but also with some satisfaction over just how small this miserable man seems right now.
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"Good non-hypothetical idea!" He hit his hand against the desk enthusiastically. "You should be my secretary! I mean, you're like an expert at making me feel superior, right?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 7:54 PM
"I don't think I've done that intentionally at all."
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"You know, Albert Einstein probably once said that geniuses don't even try to be the smartest."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 8:32 PM
"What reasoning goes in that head of yours to make you think I'd accept a job like this??"
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"The reasoning of Albert Einstein, I just told you."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 8:36 PM
"Tucker you threw me down the stairs yesterday."
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"Allegedly. No wait you were there. True wisdom is in moving on."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 8:38 PM
"I'm not going to be your secretary."
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"Really showing your unwisdoming here. But... Fair's fair. I'll get a new one. You know the girl in the wheelchair from accounting? She available? For a job." In case you somehow misunderstand and think there is actually a second girl in a wheelchair in the accounting department, there isn't.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 8:43 PM
"I don't think she would agree to be your secretary just like that no."
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"Really?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 8:46 PM
"Your subordinates respect you, but that doesn't necessarily mean they'd be willing to spend more time with you for seemingly no reason."
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"So... Does that clear my wife off the list too?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 9:10 PM
"I'd hope your wife cares more about you."
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"It's the problem with modern day feminism, you know? Obviously, I support women being equal. But letting them be superior...?" He made a disgusted face. "If I'm not allowed to hate my marriage, why is she? It's oppression is what it is. I'm glad you're sane, because if I said this to the woke mob they'd tear a good-natured and feminist man like me to shreds."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 9:16 PM
She rolls her eyes. "Look I was trying to be subtle about it but, if you want someone to be your secretary, you need to actually make the position worth it, whether it be salary or other perks. I don't know why you need me to explain employment 101."
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"Perks are... You get to talk to me. And salary is implied, accounting can work it out."
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 10:05 PM
"You really think that's enough?"
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"…Yeah?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 10:05 PM
"Well good luck on your search then." She begins to leave.
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"Harriet!" He called out.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 10:09 PM
She stops. "Yeah?"
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"I just wanted to say, for all the help of reminding me how great and awesome I am, and how to keep reminding myself… Than- I mean, do you want to be my secretary? Just like, double-checking…"
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 10:17 PM
"Are you going to quit if I don't agree?"
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He thought about it. "…Would you say yes if I did?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 10:24 PM
"I want a 40% salary increase, dental included in my health insurance, 3 weeks PTO, a 401k, and compensation for the new wheelchair I still need to buy."
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He thought about it dramatically. "401 thousand dollars? Why not just wait to get it with your salary?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 10:29 PM
"That's not what that means... Look I can draft my own employment contract since you don't seem to understand. Just sign off on it and send it to accounting?"
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"Yeah, sounds good. We live in increasingly progressive times… Who ever said women can’t write contracts?" He smirked.
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 10:38 PM
“Where do you want me to work?”
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"In the… building?"
10:40 PM
((I was expecting you to have left the office before now so I could’ve ended the session. We are nearly at 12 hours, I’m cutting it here. End of session))
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 10:42 PM
((Sorry for being so slow))
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((No problem I just didn’t expect you to somehow get yourself rehired))
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Harriet Kadin 8/12/2022 10:52 PM
((It’s what Alexi would’ve wanted))
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Harriet Kadin 8/13/2022 8:11 AM
((Which icon is ethfan))
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(( ))
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Harriet Kadin 8/13/2022 8:13 AM
((He does not look like Hav Kerloe))
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((Hav is a stock image what did you expect me to do))
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Harriet Kadin 8/13/2022 8:14 AM
((Modify the stock image))
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"In the… building?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/14/2022 8:03 PM
“I meant where would my desk be. I’m not going back to the [second floor that’s where I used to be right?] if im going to be your secretary”
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"No, yeah, yeah... Good point. You can uh... Where do you want to work?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/14/2022 8:10 PM
“We could set up a little divider and a desk in the lobby outside?
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"No, I said inside the building. That's why I'm the boss, and you're the account."
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Harriet Kadin 8/14/2022 8:15 PM
“Outside your office. That lobby.” She points.
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He thinks it over. "Oh, yeah, okay."
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Harriet Kadin 8/14/2022 8:17 PM
“Do you know who to call to make that happen?”
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"What- There's someone to call?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/14/2022 8:19 PM
“I assume you won’t be lugging a desk up here on your own… and I certainly can’t. Come on you’re the boss! You can make people do things!”
8:21 PM
((I’m going to assume this company has a storage warehouse)) “I bet the guys at the warehouse know how to help.”
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"Oh. Yeah, yeah, I'll call them up. I knew that, obviously."
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Harriet Kadin 8/14/2022 8:23 PM
“Thanks Boss. I’ll be back with my contract tomorrow.”
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"Sounds great, yeah." He sat back in his seat. "I make a pretty great boss."
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Harriet Kadin 8/14/2022 8:25 PM
She leaves the office and shoots Alexi a text: “Good news. Tucker won’t quit. Better news. I basically run this company now.”
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AB: what
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Harriet Kadin 8/14/2022 8:29 PM
((I could follow up on that but I don’t want to so we can officially end the session now if you’re okay w that))
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((Most important session ever))
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Harriet Kadin 8/14/2022 8:31 PM
((It felt narratively unsatisfying 😭))
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((Friday))
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Harriet Kadin 8/18/2022 10:29 PM
((Make designs for the Braun Fishery cashier and manager))
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((why))
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Harriet Kadin 8/18/2022 10:34 PM
((Because I asked))
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((what if I don't want to))
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Harriet Kadin 8/18/2022 10:37 PM
((I’ll make them myself))
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AB: what
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Harriet Kadin 8/19/2022 12:53 PM
HK: I’m officially his new secretary. You didn’t want him to quit so this is what I came up with to make him feel like he has power. But it gives me ample opportunity to control things from behind the scenes. He’s not very smart.
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AB: also means youll be the first suspect for embezzlement
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Harriet Kadin 8/19/2022 12:58 PM
HK: I don’t see you volunteering! Harriet is pissed. Alexi sits on his high horse and just tells her everything she’s doing wrong without once respecting how much he needs her. Does he think she wanted this? No, but she’s turning the situation around to make something of it. She has the power how is that not something to be happy about?
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AB: why would I volunteer
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Harriet Kadin 8/19/2022 1:01 PM
HK: What’s done is done. I’ll see you later.
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AB: k bye
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Harriet Kadin 8/19/2022 1:20 PM
Harriet goes home. She has work to do.
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Harriet arrived home.
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Harriet Kadin 8/19/2022 1:34 PM
She opens up her computer, find the employee contract template her workplace uses, which she has access to because she worked in accounting, and starts drafting the contract with the stipulations she made earlier today. Money trouble will be a thing of the past even if this embezzlement scheme doesn’t pan out.
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((Roll for contract quality))
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Harriet Kadin 8/19/2022 1:58 PM
18.
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The contract is completed.
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Harriet Kadin 8/19/2022 2:08 PM
She emails it to Tucker. Hopefully he’s satisfied with it.
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No response yet.
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Harriet Kadin 8/19/2022 2:46 PM
((What should I do))
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((idk ‼️))
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Harriet Kadin 8/19/2022 2:53 PM
((Fun))
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((Clearly Harriet needs a hobby))
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Harriet Kadin 8/19/2022 2:59 PM
((WHAT IF SHE WENT FISHING))
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((She could))
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 10:06 PM
((great session today))
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Harriet Kadin 8/19/2022 10:08 PM
((things will be better next week after im moved in to college))
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((Friday))
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Harriet is in her room.
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 11:47 AM
Harriet is restless.
11:48 AM
She keeps refreshing her e-mail, twiddling her thumbs, tapping her foot. Tucker taking so long isn't helpful right now. All that this time allows is for her to second-guess herself. Was this the right decision? Alexei's reaction only contributes to the self-doubt. (edited)
11:49 AM
Of course there are the issues with being a prime suspect. But that's not the root of her insecurity is it?
11:50 AM
Despite just about everything that has happened, today she walked into Tucker's office and argued her way into the position that he has the most personal control over. How does that make sense?
11:50 AM
"I need to get out of here." She thinks
11:51 AM
Harriet gets ready and leaves for [the park that she met with Alexei at previously].
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Avengard Public Park looks peaceful today. There aren’t as many people as there tend to be, but it’s a beautiful Thursday in Avengard.
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 12:21 PM
((It’s canonically Thursday??))
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((It’s chapter 4. Chapters are 24 hour periods. In chapter 1 I said it was a Monday))
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 12:22 PM
She finds a nice little spot in the shade and decides to people watch.
12:22 PM
Being here helps keep her mind off things.
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((Roll))
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There’s a man smoking a cigarette. There’s a homeless man wandering around. Sarah is also making her way through the park.
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 12:51 PM
Sarah?? What is she doing here. Harriet isn’t sure how to approach her. A weak “Hi there. It’s me. Yeah” comes out. Hopefully she hears.
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Is she actually moving towards her or just. Saying it from afar
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 12:53 PM
Moving toward her.
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She stopped. "…Hi."
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 1:02 PM
“I’m. Sorry about how rudely you were treated this morning.”
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"You get used to it."
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 1:08 PM
“That’s true. I guess I just don’t think about the fact that Alexei also acts like this towards people other than me.”
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"Why would you not think of that?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 1:12 PM
“I… don’t know. Maybe I just feel some sort of latent responsibility for their actions that I really shouldn’t concern myself with. You don’t need me to apologize on their behalf you already know him what am I doing.”
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"Is that it?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 1:20 PM
“I’m sorry am I interrupting something? I just thought maybe it’d be good to get to know each other seeing as we’re …colleagues now.”
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"I wouldn’t exactly call it that. You’re a client. Or a friend of one, anyway."
1:30 PM
"Do you support Belto Shelk?" The homeless man stumbled towards Harriet and Sarah.
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 1:35 PM
Harriet ignores him. "I thought Alexei was more than just a client to you."
1:35 PM
"Like a friend." she quickly adds.
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"I wouldn’t say that." Sarah. "Do you support Belto Shelk?" The homeless repeated.
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 1:38 PM
"I don't care about Belto Shelk. Why do you care?"
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He moved on to Sarah. "Do you support Belto Shelk?" Sarah ignored him.
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 1:52 PM
Sarah definitely seemed personally hurt this morning. Harriet decided not to push though. "That's my misunderstanding then. What brings you here anyway?"
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"I’m just taking a walk." Sarah. The homeless man gripped her arm. "Do you support Belto Shelk?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 2:20 PM
"Let go of her!" Harriet tries to tear the man's arm loose.
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((I’d say roll, but))
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 2:26 PM
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He holds on. "Do you support Belto Shelk!?" "Yes! Fine! I support Belto Shelk! Are you done?" Sarah tried to pull away.
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 2:32 PM
"I'm going to call the cops if you don't let go of her right now."
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He let her go at these words, and slid his hand into a ragged pocket. "The Fungus sends it’s regards."
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((Hi))
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((Do you want a makeup session))
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 8:07 PM
((When))
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((Both Saturday or Sunday work))
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 8:09 PM
((When on Sunday))
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((8pm))
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Harriet Kadin 8/26/2022 8:09 PM
((Right okay let’s do that))
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He let her go at these words, and slid his hand into a ragged pocket. "The Fungus sends it’s regards."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 8:02 PM
"Disgusting. Let's get away from here." She motions to Sarah.
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"Yeah." Sarah moved away from him. The homeless man took out a knife.
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 8:05 PM
Oh no. Harriet pulls out her phone and starts dialing 911.
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Sarah pulls out a can of pepper spray.
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 8:24 PM
That's a good thing to keep on hand. Harriet makes a mental note to buy some pepper spray. (edited)
8:25 PM
She then briefly fantasizes about spraying it in Tucker's face before reminding herself of the pressing circumstances she's in.
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The homeless man fails to stab Sarah and is instead sprayed in the face.
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 8:32 PM
"You're resourceful. I'm glad I don't have to get police involved."
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"This is 911, what's your emergency?" 911 picks up. "Like I'd put my life in the hands of pigs." Sarah.
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 8:33 PM
"...Hi sorry the emergency has passed." She hangs up immediately.
8:33 PM
"Do you know what this guy was talking about? The Fungus?" (edited)
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"Not a clue. Let's get away from here."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 8:35 PM
"Where do you suggest?"
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"What?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 8:37 PM
"..getting away from here implies a 'there' that we're going to, no?"
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"It's a... General 'let's not stay with the crazy murder homeless man'."
8:39 PM
"I wasn't under the impression you urgently needed to speak to me."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 8:42 PM
((a;sldkfjjjjjjj how do i put thoughts into words))
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((What was she cooking ninja tweet))
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 9:06 PM
((I know what I’m doing I think..))
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((And what is that...))
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 9:18 PM
((I don’t think I know what I’m doing anymore.))
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((So excited to find out why you needed an hour to answer these simple statements))
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 9:31 PM
She’s right. There is no urgent need, they hardly know each other, why won’t Harriet just let her go about her day. Is it because of Alexei? Does she want to get to know her better on the basis of sharing a mutual friend? Absolutely not. Alexei isn’t her friend or Sarah’s. He threatened to murder her, he’s clearly stated that this revenge plot doesn’t exist to help Harriet, and he threw Sarah out of his place so rudely this morning. How could it be possible to consider him a friend? It doesn’t matter that she trusted xem to hear her out about Corpsehusband, or that she turned to them for help when Tucker physically threatened her. It doesn’t matter that socializing with him was the only respite she felt while working at Leiblinc. Her relationship with Alexei is purely professional. Then, is it because of her criminal experience. Does Harriet find satisfaction in acting out on a scale as large as this? Does she admire Sarah for being a more established member of the game? Absolutely not. This is just, a one time thing. Alexei is the one masterminding all of it and she got unwittingly roped up in it due to her gripes against Tucker. Even the secretary job was basically forced on her by Alexei, not influenced by any grander ambitions she may have had. She only cares about Sarah insofar as being on the same page with regards to this one time embezzlement plan, which isn’t necessary to discuss right now. So what gives. Sarah is effectively a stranger. A stranger who is confident, and self assured, and yells back at Alexei. A stranger who doesn’t rely on pigs to feel safe from threats. A brilliant resourceful suave stranger who carries pepper spray, god why didn’t she think to carry pepper spray? She just sat down and let the world walk all over her. Sarah doesn’t even have superpowers but that doesn’t matter to her, she makes use of what she has. “I’ve been such an idiot,” She thinks, “and I’ve been so dishonest with myself.” Harriet suddenly grabs Sarah’s hand. “I admire you. And I’d like to be your friend.” She quickly lets go, embarrassed. “Okay no I know I can’t force that on you. Sorry. It’s just, if you’re not busy, maybe we could get some [lunch/dinner I don’t know what time it is.]”
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((There is no second e in Alexi btw))
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 9:33 PM
((Mb))
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Sarah blinked. "...Are you gay?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 9:36 PM
Her cheeks turn red. “What, no I didn’t mean it like that!!”
9:37 PM
She sighs. “Look I get it that was weird.” (edited)
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"I'm kidding. Well, I'm not, that was how it sounded, just... Never mind. I didn't know old people could be gay, is all."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 9:40 PM
“Hey I’m not that old.”
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"You're not?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 9:41 PM
((Reading back in our dms to see what age I decided for her okay maybe she is kind of old.))
9:44 PM
((Do I have permission to amend her age to 36 from 40, or does that mess anything up))
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((She's only 40???))
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 9:45 PM
((How fuckin old did you think she was)) (edited)
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((60 something))
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 9:47 PM
((Okay then I’ll just stick with 40))
9:47 PM
((Lmfao))
9:49 PM
“…I’m only 40. Fine it’s slightly embarrassing to admit that, maybe I’m a bit old.”
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((Her hair is like PURE grey))
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 9:51 PM
((That’s a personal choice))
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"Anyway... Sure. Dinner." She walked away.
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 9:51 PM
“Hey how are we going to coordinate plans?”
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"I was inviting you to follow."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 9:52 PM
“Oh.” She follows behind her
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Sarah entered a nearby apartment building.
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 9:56 PM
“Is this where you live?”
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"Yeah. I cook. Call it a hobby."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 10:07 PM
She cooks too? Talk about self sufficient.
10:07 PM
“Oh that’s exciting.” Harriet follows.
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Sarah unlocked her apartment, and went inside.
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 10:16 PM
((I thought she already went inside))
10:16 PM
Harriet continues to follow okay.
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The place is relatively small. The main area consists of a kitchen/living room. 3 doors to other rooms are accessible.
10:18 PM
((You were just in the building at first))
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 10:20 PM
“Thank you for accommodating me on such short notice. Your place looks great.” And she meant it. It’s larger than her own apartment for one thing.
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"You should see my parents’ home. Actual mansion." She looked through her kitchen.
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 10:23 PM
“Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever set foot in a mansion.”
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"Have you set foot anywhere?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 10:27 PM
“Ha ha. It’s not my fault these figurative phrases are centered on the experiences of people who can walk.”
10:28 PM
“But no, if you really want to know. I’ve been paralyzed since birth.”
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"You ever wonder what it’s like? To feel your legs?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 10:35 PM
“Of course I’ve thought about it. But I mean, it’s not like I can do anything about it either. I can get around well enough, I don’t really feel the desire for legs that often anyway. Mainly I just wish some people weren’t so, cruel. That’s the main kicker that makes me feel hopeless sometimes.”
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"Cruel? Why would someone specifically single out you to be cruel to?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 10:38 PM
“Because I have a hard time fighting back, for obvious reasons.” (edited)
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"So what…? They just like the power?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 10:44 PM
"Yeah, I think that sums it up pretty well."
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"Men."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 10:45 PM
"Exactly."
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"That’s what the independent lifestyle is for. Only boss I have is my own body. And also Alexi, sometimes."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 10:47 PM
"How did you meet Alexi anyway?"
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"On the job. He is probably the worst client I’ve ever dealt with, but he was the first, so…" She shrugged.
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 10:50 PM
"The job?"
10:50 PM
"Are you a full-time criminal or..." (edited)
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"I prefer the term freelancer. Usually whitehat hacker kind of deal, but that doesn’t exactly pay the bills."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 10:54 PM
"So Alexi was your first client huh.. How did he find you then?"
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"I genuinely don’t know. It’s not like she’d tell me. They’re crazy paranoid with information."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 10:56 PM
"Too paranoid for your skillset?"
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"He gets a pass. Call it optimism."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 10:59 PM
"Yeah I can understand that. You do know about Braun Fishery though right?"
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"What’s that?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 11:01 PM
"Oh, it's this pet store near her new apartment. I ran into it while exploring the area. Apparently her family used to own it?"
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"I don’t really check that kind of background."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 11:04 PM
"Hey I'm not a stalker, haha. I was trying to look for a Denny's in the area." (edited)
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"Who’s Adenny?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 11:06 PM
"Not Adenny. Denny's. It's a diner-style restaurant, but I guess given your self sufficient lifestyle it makes some sense you haven't heard of it." (edited)
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Girlbossing too hard to eat at a Denny's.
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11:10 PM
"I suppose so."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 11:10 PM
"So what are you making?"
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"Wasn’t expecting guests, so don’t expect anything too fancy."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 11:13 PM
"Ah don't worry there's no expectations here. I'm sure you're a better cook than me anyway."
11:13 PM
"I do enough to keep myself alive, basically."
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"Don’t think I’m doing too much better."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 11:28 PM
"I'll be the judge of that."
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Sarah brought 2 plates of spaghetti over to the kitchen counter. "Bone appetite, or however it goes."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 11:53 PM
((sorry I was finishing up some german hw))
11:53 PM
"Looks good." She takes a bite.
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It’s fine. Average spaghetti.
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 11:54 PM
"Yeah I can't complain. So you, never eat out?"
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"Feels like a betrayal."
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 11:56 PM
"Betraying who? Yourself?"
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"In a sense." She spun the fork around in the spaghetti without eating.
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Harriet Kadin 8/28/2022 11:59 PM
"I mean I respect the commitment, just seems rather difficult to stick to."
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"How were your parents?"
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Harriet Kadin 8/29/2022 12:01 AM
((you're forcing me to create a backstory))
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((I’ll let you think of it over the week because I gtg sorry))
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Harriet Kadin 8/29/2022 12:09 AM
((goodnight!))
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((Friday))
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"How were your parents?"
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Harriet Kadin 9/9/2022 11:11 AM
“Quite a forward question haha.” She responds a bit nervously. “My parents were nothing special. I learned from an early age that I was going to have to take care of myself, so I don’t have much of a relationship with them.”
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((Oh hi))
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Harriet Kadin 9/9/2022 11:37 AM
((I have to go for a while at noon lol))
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((I thought you were still sick I wasn’t expecting any sessions today)) "Fair enough. Sorry, I was just wondering with all the praise about the fact I can cook…"
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Harriet Kadin 9/9/2022 11:47 AM
“Really I’m just surprised you can manage it while also having a career. Mom cooked for us but she didn’t do much of anything else either.”
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"Well, I push everything aside if a job does come. But I’m rarely in any kind of actual rush."
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Harriet Kadin 9/9/2022 11:57 AM
“You don’t get work often?”
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"Well, I do, it’s just… I can work through it fairly easily. Or sometimes it’s more of a longterm project."
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Harriet Kadin 9/9/2022 12:02 PM
“What did you do before you started… freelancing?”
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"Mostly just relied on my dad’s money."
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((Friday))
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"Mostly just relied on my dad’s money."
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"He was filthy rich. Still is. Ever had King Burger? They used to be around 20 years ago."
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 4:38 PM
"King Burger? Of course I have. Whatever happened to it?"
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"Dad sold, and the place all fell apart afterwards. Now he sits on piles of money and does nothing but fight with mom all day. Hell house." She groaned. "But at least life went by fairly cheap."
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 4:44 PM
"I suppose you don't spend much time with them anymore then."
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"Fuck no. My siblings and I aren’t really in contact either. It’s a free-er life like that anyway."
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 4:47 PM
"Oh you have siblings?"
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"2 brothers. 1 sister. You have any?"
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 4:55 PM
"I have a younger brother but I could not tell you much about him. It's kind of depressing having to process out loud how little of a family life I have, haha."
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"Nah, it’s fine. Feel proud of it if anything. Life of the unshackled."
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 5:00 PM
"Does your preference for home cooked meals have anything to do with, your King Burger history?"
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"Not directly."
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 5:06 PM
"It's just funny that you come from this family and have no awareness of Denny's."
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"Is it?"
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 5:09 PM
"Well, it's ironic isn't it. Fast Food connection and all."
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"I guess so." She put her plate aside. "Anyway, it’s getting late."
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 5:14 PM
"Thanks for the meal. And the chat. And the reassurance."
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"No problem. I’m not exactly in a place to be stingy with that stuff."
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 5:19 PM
"I wish I had met you a long time ago."
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"Uh… Thank you?" She doesn’t seem to know how to respond.
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 5:21 PM
"Oh sorry. I think I should get going."
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"It’s… Fine. Good night."
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 5:23 PM
"Goodnight Sarah." Harriet leaves
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She waved goodbye as Harriet left.
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 5:31 PM
Harriet makes her way back to the park. That's where her car is parked after all.
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Her car is still there yup.
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 5:40 PM
Sarah is still so cool. Maybe Harriet doesn't have a King Burger stockpile of wealth to rest her laurels on. But she's Tucker's new secretary. She can do this. She can be just like her. Harriet gets in her car and goes home.
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Harriet arrived home.
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 5:44 PM
She checks her email again. Has Tucker responded to her contract draft?
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He has not.
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 5:53 PM
That's somewhat concerning. Did Tucker change his mind? Did Shuichi Maoziwam interfere? Hopefully it'll be straightened out by the morning.
5:57 PM
She's getting ready to go to bed when she realizes she left the light on in the bathroom.
5:57 PM
Getting out of bed would be a hassle.
5:59 PM
She sighs. Well then. It's not really taking charge of her life if she doesn't make peace with what she is capable of. "I'm sorry Corpse Husband. I gave up on you too soon. Could you turn off that light for me?" (edited)
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Corpse Husband shuts the light.
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 6:02 PM
"Thank you." She closes her eyes.
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((In the sense of sleeping or))
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Harriet Kadin 9/16/2022 6:13 PM
((Yeah in the sense of sleeping.))
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((The chapter and session ends.)) (edited)
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Advehnt Guard
Avengard / hav-kerloe
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They walked to the fishery.
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This sure does happen. I unlock the door and enter the store.
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There are now several bulletholes in the wall.
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Unfortunate. I'll need to get that fixed. However, for now I take one of the pictures of fish hanging on the wall and move it to cover the bullet holes. (edited)
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They're not in the same place.
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Luckily, I have multiple pictures of fish hanging on the wall, so this shouldn't be an issue.
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"Well, I'm glad it's all settled."
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"Yes."
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"I'll see you in a while then." He walked out the door suddenly.
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??? entered Kerloe Fishery.
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Avengard / unknown
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??? awoke on the floor of the cell.
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I push myself up to my feet and look around the cell.
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It's empty.
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"Hello?" I raise my voice. "Is anyone there?"
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"Good morning, Dana." Howard approached the cell confidently. "Or are you Jay now?"
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I hesitate. "...Dana? Jay? Who?"
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"Your name. What is it?"
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"I'm..." I think. "I don't remember."
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"I see, I see. Why don't you follow me." He unlocked the cell.
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"Uh... okay."
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I step towards Howard. (edited)
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Howard walked back to the interrogation room.
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I follow.
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He sat down in the same chair as yesterday. "Have a seat."
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I take a seat.
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"Now, what do you remember?"
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"...Huh."
1:55 PM
"I remember how to speak? What the colour 'blue' is?"
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"A strange selection, to be sure. But that's all you remember? No names, places, faces?"
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"I remember a few other things. But I can't recall any names, places, or faces." (edited)
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"When we spoke yesterday, you said something about memory problems. At the time, I figured they'd clear up with time. Clearly, I was thinking wrong."
2:04 PM
"Who are you?"
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"Detective Howard Scott, from the AGPD. But, if you're going to forget again... Why not write it out and check again tomorrow." Howard took out a spare notebook and slid it over to ???.
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"...You mean the name?"
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"Anything, really. Like your own name, or your memory issues. Those would be useful to write out."
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"I could." I seem somewhat nervous. "But I still don't remember my own name."
2:09 PM
"How do I know you, anyway?"
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"That's no concern. What I need is to speak to a man called Jay. Are you Jay? Do you think you're Jay?"
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"Jay? Am I Jay?"
2:13 PM
"...Is Jay a bird?"
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"Jay is a letter, too. Could be several hundred more things. Whatever the case, tell me. Does it feel like your name?"
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I search my soul for the true purpose the name Jay holds to me.
2:21 PM
".........No. I don't particularly feel like that's my name."
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"Then what do you feel is your name?"
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"Gah. Nothing. Maybe... Howa... no."
2:24 PM
I shake my head. "I don't have any feeling."
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He groaned. "Nameless. You know what we call nameless people here, usually?"
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"John Doe, or Jane Doe. Depending on if you're male or female. I would've assumed John, but yesterday you told me you were a Ms., so..."
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"Um... male?"
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"So you are a John Doe, got it."
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"No, I mean, I don't know what that is."
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He blinked. "What?"
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"'Male'."
2:31 PM
"There are female people, and people who don't fit into that. But I don't know what being 'male' is." (edited)
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"Okay, for once... That's not really in my usual catalogue of explanations. A man is... Well, a man. It's a social construct designed to oppose women."
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"Okay, look, this is just a pointless distraction. I need information from you that you don't have. Whenever you regain your memory, come back here and I can help you. For now, you might as well leave." He sat back in his chair, looking annoyed. "This has all been a massive waste of time."
2:39 PM
"Can you tell me... who are 'Jay' and 'Dana'? Did you think I was one of them? They can't both be me, can they?"
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"I'll keep those cards a secret for now."
2:43 PM
"Where's the exit?"
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"The door. I'm not walking you out the building."
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I stand up and walk out of the room.
2:49 PM
I don't close the door out. "Can you just tell me where the door to get out of the building is?"
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"First floor. You can't miss it."
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I groan, walk away, and search the building for any signs of the 'first floor' or a door out. (edited)
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This is not hard to find at all. But as ??? leaves, he finds a few officers discussing the name "Hav Kerloe". This immediately sets off a need in ??? to see this person.
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"Hav Kerloe... Hav..."
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I double back inside and walk to a receptionist or similar entity. "I need to see Hav Kerloe."
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"Hav Kerloe? Who's that?"
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"A person." I point in the direction where the officers were.
3:09 PM
"They were talking about them."
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They looked through their files. "Hav Kerloe is the owner of Kerloe Fishery. He isn't in this building." (edited)
3:11 PM
"Do you know where Kerloe Fishery is?"
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"Sure." They gave the address.
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"I, uh... gah. I don't know where this leads to."
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"Do you need a map of the city?"
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They looked around their little receptionist area for a while, before pulling out a map and handing it to ???.
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I take the map and attempt to cross-reference it to the address.
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This happens.
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I step out of the building and try to make my way to Kerloe Fishery with the map.
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??? arrived outside of a building called Kerloe Fishery. Seems like someone is inside.
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I open the door and step in.
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Hav Kerloe is inside.
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Avengard / hav-and-unknown
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"Are you Hav Kerloe?"
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((What is ???'s appearance?)) (edited)
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((White suit, face is covered in bandages.))
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[inner monologue] Oh, it's this person again... This can't be good. I lied to them about where the hospital was. They know my name, which could mean one of two things. One, they remember me from earlier and tried to find out what my name was. And two, they don't remember me from earlier and found out my name in some other way. I hope that it's the second, but I must prepare for the possibility that it's first. I don't have enough information at the moment, and must wait to see what else is said. "Yes."
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"Do you know me?"
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[inner monologue] Thank goodness. They don't remember me. It makes sense, as someone who makes their appearance this must understand the unimportance of individuality. Functionally, I could be described as a different person than who I was before, not because I am different, but because I am the same. All things that are the same are different to an observer that lacks understanding. I am extremely grateful to this person and how much truth their existence represents. "No."
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I frown. "...What do you do here?"
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[inner monologue] Ah, perfect. An opportunity to introduce this symbol of perfection to the world of fish. This could not be going better. "I sell fish."
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"Why? Well, there are many reasons. Fish are important. They act as food, which we humans need to eat keep us alive. They taste good. There are, of course, other reasons, however they aren't for you to know. I'd imagine you already understand them, however." (edited)
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I think to myself. "Couldn't you sell other foods too?" (edited)
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"Yes. I do, sometimes. But fish are the most important."
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"How? Aren't they just as good as other foods?"
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[inner monologue] Wow... This person really does perfectly understand. Incredible... "Yes! The reason they're most important isn't because they are different—as foods, they aren't. They're identical, as you said. What creates their importance is what they represent."
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"What they represent? Don't they only represent themselves?"
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"I can't tell you that."
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"Why not?"
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"I can't tell you that."
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"Why not?"
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"I can't tell you that."
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I sound increasingly exasperated. "Why not?"
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[inner monologue] Yes! What a perfect exchange. We are subconsciously confirming our own understanding through our use of repetition. Nothing changes, it's all the same. We both know that the expression of differences are meaningless. An idea begins to bloom within my mind. This could be revolutionary. "I can't tell you that."
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"Prove it."
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[inner monologue] Yes. This is exactly what I have been waiting for. I will now put my demonstration into action. I run out of the fish store and head in the direction of the nearest clothing store.
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"What? Hey!?"
4:03 PM
I run after Hav Kerloe.
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I do not make any effort to outrun ???. I walk at a reasonable pace.
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"Where are you going?"
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"I can't tell you that."
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"I don't believe you."
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"Okay."
4:09 PM
I continue following. "Um..."
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I say nothing.
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"Would you tell me if I attacked you?"
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"No."
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"Why not?"
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"I can't tell you that."
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"Just hurry up."
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((This is the best dynamic ever))
4:18 PM
They arrive at the fish store.
4:18 PM
Clothing store.
4:19 PM
I’m so good at narration.
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I search the clothing store for a white suit that is closest in appearance to the white suit ??? is wearing.
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They do not stock any white suits.
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WHAT. I attempt to leave this clothing store and go to a different clothing store.
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No clothing stores in Avengard stock white suits.
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What kind of fucking city is this.
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Every other clothing item is commonly available. This specific item is the exception
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I look for a taxi or some other method of public transportation to take me to the nearby city of Shelk, which is "easy to get to" from Avengard. (edited)
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Taxis are easy to find yup. Is ??? still following
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Once I am in the nearby city of Shelk, I look for a clothing store to see if they have any white suits.
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I am still following.
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They do have white suits in Shelk yup.
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((Lmfao what the fuck is happening))
4:39 PM
I attempt to buy a white suit.
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This costs the regular price for a suit in New York.
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I spend the regular price for a suit in New York and buy the suit.
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"...Are you okay?"
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"Yes."
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If you were waiting on this, Hav does indeed have the suit now.
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I then go to the nearest drug store and look for bandages similar to the ones on ???'s face.
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This is easy, they’re just normal bandages.
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I buy the bandages. I then put on the suit and wrap the bandages around my face in the same way that ??? has done.
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I kinda just stare at him, still following.
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Do we look similar 🙂
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((Roll))
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((7))
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Only a little bit.
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Good enough. Looking similar isn't the point, it's the principle of it. I head back to Avengard and the fish store (the store where I sell fish).
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Carolyn Blythe is standing outside the drug store.
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Avengard / lelouch-maoziwam
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Lelouch woke up the next day.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 2:03 PM
Lelouch sure is awake. She checked to see if Jade was up yet.
2:05 PM
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Jade is not up.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 2:15 PM
Aww she's so cute 💜 Lelouch quietly gets up as to not disturb Jade. She does her daily routine of eating breakfast but with the added bowl. No more eating while holding open doors! She looks at her different boxes of cereal and grabs the MEGA SIZE Cinnamon Goast Crunch. Surely this should be able to last awhile due to its MEGA SIZE size. She then DOESN'T forget the bowls and spoons, gets the milk, and then pours the cereal into both bowls. She stops herself from pouring the milk after realizing the MEGA SIZE Cinnamon Goast Crunch could get soggy if Jade doesn't wake up soon. Wait, is it even right to call it MEGA SIZE if that refers to the box? Surely the cereal itself isn't that big... While thinking this, Lelouch sets both bowls down in front of the tv and waits for Jade to wake up while making sure she has all of her and Jade's school Stuff (: stuff :) ready in her bag.
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Yawning
2:22 PM
Jade got up.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 2:23 PM
"Good morning cutie!~"
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"Hudydjcidgdjckfjfkgkcucn."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 2:27 PM
"Shcysygwiwnwjwknwmwlwiush 💜💜💜"
2:28 PM
"I have 💜 Cereal 💜 " Lelouch hauus.
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"I love cereal."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 2:30 PM
"I love you too."
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"Oh, is your name cereal?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 2:31 PM
"Hyeah." Lelouch is still hauuing and not actually particularly listening.
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"Oh, okay. So should we eat you for breakfast, Ms. Cereal?" Completely genuine response.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 2:34 PM
Lelouch smiles and nods. Completely head in the clouds response. She really is the most perfect gf..... Hauuu...
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Jade did the Ruruka chin lift. I don’t know why this is tied to Ruruka but this is the joke now.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 2:38 PM
"ShbhshwjHWNDBEB 💜💜💜💜💜💜"
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"Could I have a bite?"
2:42 PM
Lelouch's phone gets a notification
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 2:48 PM
Ehn/PC pinned a message to this channel. 8/13/2022 2:49 PM
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((This made more sense in VC))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 2:49 PM
((wtf don't say this it must be incomprehensible))
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((It literally is incomprehensible))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 2:50 PM
((THANK god))
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"Could I have a bite?"
Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 2:52 PM
"Of course ☺️" Lelouch attempts to grab Jade's bowl of cereal while still having the Ruruka Chin Lift happen.
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Jade lets go to take the cereal.
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Lelouch's phone gets a notification
This happens btw in case you missed it.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 3:05 PM
Lelouch doesn't notice this of course.
3:05 PM
Simply too in love with the gf.
3:11 PM
Lelouch gets the milk (again) and pours it into her and Jade's bowls. "I hope you enjoy your breakfast!"
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"Thank you! I hope you do too!"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 3:15 PM
"Any meal is enjoyable when it's with you 💜"
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"Thank you!" She started eating.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 3:20 PM
Lelouch turns on the tv and puts on Yuri is My Job! episode 1 and starts eating her MEGA SIZE Cinnamon Goast Crunch. (edited)
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Jade finishes eating.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 3:25 PM
Lelouch does as well. "Hey Jade, what if we could live in a world like this one where we could live happily as cute school girls in a yuri anime....."
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"That would be amazing, Ms. Cereal! Should we get more girls involved? With my new ability, I can get anyone to help you."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 3:35 PM
"Oh, that's right! We could reenact and create practically any world we want!"
3:36 PM
"Why the Ms. Cereal though?"
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"You said that was your name."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 3:42 PM
"I did...? Huh, I guess it wouldn't be a bad name."
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"So is it Lelouch or Cereal, Ms. Cerouch?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 3:45 PM
"Nfjneejndm It's Lelouch."
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"Okay, Ms. Lelouch!" They finish cerealing out.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 3:52 PM
This happens. "Would you like to go to school today or test the limits of your new perfume-power-thing?"
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"Why don't we do both?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 3:59 PM
"Oooh good idea!"
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"Thank you!"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 4:09 PM
"Well I'm ready to go whenever you are!" Do not question when Lelouch got changed for school this simply happened off screen.
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Jade got ready onscreen to represent their complex character parallels. "Okay I'm ready now."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 4:11 PM
((Woah... deep...))
4:12 PM
"Let's go then 💜" Lelouch goes to school with the (bunny girl) gf.
4:12 PM
Don't say this didn't happen this did happen.
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Shuichi Maoziwam is in the apartment, for note.
4:14 PM
Do you really want to just walk out.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 4:14 PM
I (microreive) forgot this fact.
4:15 PM
"Hey Jade, before we leave do you think you could use that perfume on Shuichi? I don't think he'd appreciate finding out you were here this whole time otherwise."
4:16 PM
"Based on that one guy we used it on, you should be able to ask him to do several things. I just hope it doesn't wear off or anything..."
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"Do you really want to spread your happiness to him of all people?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 4:19 PM
"Of course not, but it would be the simplest solution to making sure you don't get kicked out of this place."
4:19 PM
"Plus it's practically the only way I can get him to listen to me."
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"If you're sure." She readied the perfume.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 4:24 PM
Lelouch nodded. I'll make up for this by spreading my happiness to even more people.
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Jade exited the room, and approached the dining room. "Why the hell are you holding perfume like it's a weapon of mass destruction." Gus was in the way.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 4:27 PM
((why would you not))
4:28 PM
"Oh! Hello Gus I didn't expect to see you here."
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"I'll be walking you to school today, it's basically tradition at this point. Follow me." Gus.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 4:31 PM
"Well alright then." Lelouch gestured at Jade to put the perfume away don't ask me how she exactly does this.
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Jade put it away.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 4:33 PM
Lelouch mizukithumbsups.
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Are they following?
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 4:35 PM
Yep they do this.
4:35 PM
Kinda built like following people on Twitter.
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Gus entered the elevator.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 4:37 PM
Lelouch does this and makes sure Jade does as well. She does NOT need her to leave her sight and go missing again.
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Jade also entered.
4:38 PM
Gus hit the ground floor button, and the elevator sure did descend.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 4:39 PM
This is so hype.
4:39 PM
Lelouch doesn't hit all of the buttons SORRY.
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"...How are you feeling, Lelouch?" Gus.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 4:44 PM
"I'm feeling great!"
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"That's good." He paused. "You know... This might sound weird, but... I've never had a daughter. Much of any family, really. But when I take care of you for Mr. Maoziwam, I almost feel like I do have one."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 4:49 PM
"Aw Gus... You certainly do act as a much better father than Shuichi ever has."
4:50 PM
"I really appreciate you going out of your way to help Jade and I, even if I still don't quite approve of how you treated Carolyn."
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"I see... Thanks." He made a brief smile. "Sorry for forcing that on you suddenly. Just worried sometimes." The elevator arrived at the ground floor, and he stepped off.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 5:00 PM
"There's really no need to worry about me. Jade and I are doing wonderfully together 💜 " Lelouch also stepped off.
5:00 PM
Please don't 1984 gif Jade stayed on the elevator.
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Jade IS still following.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/13/2022 5:01 PM
THANK god.
5:02 PM
Metanarrative about watching Jade's every move obsessively.
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They all went to Belto Shelk school yup.
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((Saturday))
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They arrived at school.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 2:14 PM
This happened yup. I'm assuming they're on time?
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They are.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 2:15 PM
Lelouch waves bye to Gus and DOESN'T hold open the door for all the girls while eating cereal from her bag. Instead she opens it only for Jade and then walks inside with her. She doesn't eat cereal from her bag for hopefully obvious reasons.
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Avengard / carolyn-blythe
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Carolyn woke up the next morning.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 11:05 AM
Carolyn gets up from bed and checks her phone, curious if she ever got any sort of response from Gus after their meeting yesterday.
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Nothing yet.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 11:14 AM
"Hm, well that is a bit disappointing. If we don't talk, I'll never be able to help him reach a state of happiness. Oh well, I'm sure he'll contact me sooner or later. It seems I did get a message from Lelouch, though. Looks like I could've still made that dinner... It's probably for the best that I didn't, though. I couldn't turn it down in the moment without being rude, but actually going would risk Gus getting suspicious of my intentions again. All's well that ends well, I suppose." Carolyn begins getting ready for the day with a shower, breakfast, and fixing up her appearance a bit. "This does raise the question of what to do today, though. Gus might be contacting me, so I don't want to make too rigid of plans. I've already found where Carl works, so there's no need to tail him in the morning, and Lelouch is obviously off the table, so that leaves Grobber and Grace. Gus did specifically ask that I kill Grobber, so I suppose I can focus on him until I get other instructions, but would he be fine with another visit? I seemed to really freak him out last time... but I can't help at all if I don't try." Carolyn exits her apartment and heads down the elevator.
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Carolyn's phone starts ringing.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 11:23 AM
She checks to see if she recognizes the number.
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It’s Matrick.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 11:25 AM
She answers "Good to hear from you, Matrick. To what do I owe the pleasure of this call?"
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"Hey guys, and welcome to this message. You have a visitor at the office."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 11:28 AM
"Oh, thank you for letting me know. Tell them I'll be right over, if you could."
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Matrick's voice becomes quieter as he moves away from the phone slightly. "I think she’ll be here soon. But that’s just a theory."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 11:35 AM
"Well, if that was all you needed to let me know, I'll talk to you later."
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"Alright, I’ll see you soon. But that’s just a theory."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 11:39 AM
Carolyn hangs up. "One of these days I should really ask him about his reasoning for his theories, he'd probably like explaining it. Even if they can be pretty obviously true..." She begins on her usual path to work.
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Surprisingly, none of the usual suspects are on the subway today.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 11:46 AM
Carolyn grows a bit concerned "That makes sense for Gus, he was following me around to get in my head before... but did something happen to Carl? Maybe he's just recovering from the state he was in yesterday. Or he could just be running late, I suppose. I shouldn't worry too much, I don't want to be thinking about it while I deal with the visitor."
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A man suddenly sat down next to Carolyn, clearly unwell. "You’re real, aren’t you?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 11:53 AM
A bit surprised, she takes a moment to respond "Oh, uh, yes, indeed I am. Have you been struggling with perceiving reality? You should really get treatment for that, if you aren't already."
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"N-No, you don’t get it. Over the past few days every day I randomly happen to come across something… Something random, and absurd. A man with bandages for face who shoots me in the leg, some kind of ghost I guess, and a man who said something about evil fungi? Look, the point is… The point is I keep running into increasingly absurd circumstances. And they’re all tied into specific random people. Someone walks in, and SUDDENLY absurd things start to happen. And as soon as they’re gone EVERYTHING is normal!"
11:59 AM
"But it’s less like it’s normal and… More like it doesn’t happen? I know I quit jobs and moved to new convenient ones, but I could not tell you a single fucking detail about what happened then! I-I only exist when those people perceive me. And whenever they don’t, my existence simply warps to place me at convenient points. I-I'm not insane, I’m just the only one paying attention."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 12:05 PM
"Hey, hey, calm down, it's alright. I'm glad you told me this, it's not good to keep these thoughts to yourself, even if you think others will think you're crazy. I don't want to make any solid judgements without more information, but maybe you're just losing the ability to make new memories without something notable happening? I don't know if I've heard of a case quite like that, but it could be a form of anterograde amnesia. Um, before I say too much, though, I should ask. You said you were shot in the leg? Are you recovering okay from that?"
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"That’s the thing! I was in crutches one day, and now I’m walking! That’s- That’s absurd!" He laughed to himself in confusion. He took a deep breath. "L-Look, look… I can prove it. I can prove I’m not insane."
12:07 PM
"I’m going to tell you my name. And I want you to repeat it back at me out loud. Watch, it’s just not going to work."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 12:10 PM
"I..." Carolyn pauses to think "Should I play along to his request? I don't want to accidentally affirm his worldview, that could be damaging to his mental state. But... if I refuse his request, he might turn to someone less qualified to help, and it's something so simple, how could it hurt?" After a moment she responds "Alright, sure. What's your name?"
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He gives Carolyn his name, absolutely nothing odd about this. "Now try to say it back. You don’t actually know it, do you?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 12:14 PM
"I'm sorry, but I'm not sure I understand what this has to do with the rest of your story. In any case, of course I know your name, I'm not that bad of a listener. It's..." Carolyn tries to follow up this line with his name.
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This works, of course, because Carolyn knows his name.
12:19 PM
"No… You didn’t actually say it, you implied saying it. Because I don’t actually have a name, I don’t even have a consistent personality. Last I remembered, I was completely normal and only slightly reactive to the incoherence of the universe. I’m… I'm a crazy mishmash of roles who doesn’t really exist. The only identity I exist by is that of my occupations. Sandwich Artist, Cashier, Uber Driver. I’m just here to entertain the real people. Like you."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 12:24 PM
"I have to say, I don't think I've ever heard of someone having this... I guess I would call it reverse solipsism? You say your personality changes? Do you think that could be dissociative identity order? It is possible for identities to see what's happening while a different one is in the driver's seat, and the gaps in your memory may just be times where that isn't the case. This isn't an official diagnosis, of course, don't get me wrong. I just think pursuing possibilities like this would be healthier than thinking about yourself as fake."
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"No, no… You still don’t believe me… Just watch. Before this train stops, something absurd will happen."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 12:30 PM
"Even if that were the case, I don't think it proves anything. Have you considered that you may just be unconsciously picking and choosing the absurd moments as the ones you remember? That'd be a form of confirmation bias, and with a claim this extreme, it's something you want to avoid the possibility of."
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He didn’t respond, just glancing around for what insane event would occur. The subway pulled into the station without any kind of absurd occurrence.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 12:36 PM
Carolyn smiles "Listen, I have to get off here, but how about I give you my number so we can talk more about this later? I hope you'll at least consider looking into other possible explanations, but even if not, it's better to have someone willing to lend an ear."
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"No, no, no, this doesn’t make sense. There’s supposed to be something crazy! Unless…" He froze. "I was the crazy distraction. I-I have to get out of here." He ran out.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 12:45 PM
Carolyn looks a bit worried as she gets up to exit the subway car "Like I said, confirmation bias. He'll believe whatever he has to in order to keep his theory accurate... I do wish I could help, but chasing after him doesn't seem like it would be good for his mental state, and I don't want to keep my visitor waiting. I'll just hope he runs into someone else willing to be kind to him, I guess." She begins making her way to her place of work.
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Carolyn arrived at work.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 12:50 PM
She looks around for either her visitor or Matrick.
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Matrick is talking to Grace right now.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 12:53 PM
Carolyn walks up to them "Were you the one who wanted to see me? I didn't think you would be visiting the office any time soon, to be perfectly honest. But it's good to see you here."
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"I don’t want to see you. But you’ve forced my hand here."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 12:59 PM
"I can't say I understand quite what you mean. I don't want to make you feel like you have to do anything you're uncomfortable with."
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"Fuck you. Here’s what I’m offering. I’ll come here every day until you’re satisfied, but you HAVE to promise you won’t ever harass anyone I know."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 1:10 PM
"So this is about Grobber, then. Listen, I'd be happy to see you return to therapy, but I don't exactly think it would be ethical for me to accept when I know that you feel like I'm forcing you. And more importantly... well, Grobber needs help, plain as that. He doesn't have to see me, but if he doesn't, will you try to make sure he gets help from someone?"
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"He’s fine."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 1:18 PM
"I'd be willing to believe you if I hadn't talked to him myself. He has no sense of self worth, like he doesn't think he deserves to be happy, even though he clearly wants to be. That's a serious problem, and one it's hard to work out of on your own."
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"His problems aren't the type that people like you can solve."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 1:25 PM
"Well, I don't claim to be a miracle worker. There are problems outside of my field of expertise, but I think I'd struggle to think of someone with issues more suited to therapy than Grobber. Who exactly do you think could solve his problems, if I may ask?"
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"No one."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 1:34 PM
"That's... certainly pessimistic." Carolyn pauses to think "It doesn't seem like changing her mind will be easy. Not impossible, but it would take a while. Although, Gus didn't exactly give me a timeline on when I need to deal with Grobber by, and if she's willing to make daily visits..." Carolyn smiles "Very well then, I'll accept your offer. And once I demonstrate to you that anyone can indeed have their problems solved with the right attitude, I hope you'll be more receptive to the idea of Grobber receiving help. If not, I promise I won't visit him, or anyone else close to you, again."
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"So we're all fine." She entered Carolyn's personal therapy room, and sat down.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 1:43 PM
Carolyn follows after Grace, and closes the door behind her. She takes out a notebook and pen, and sits across from Grace "Well then, this feels a bit weird to ask after yesterday, but is there anything in your life that happened recently you'd like to talk about to start us off?"
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"You already know what my life is like."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 1:47 PM
"That's true, but I think giving you a chance to talk about how you feel about recent events might be helpful. You don't have to talk about anything you're not comfortable with, though, we can always move on to a different topic."
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"How do you expect me to feel? Oh, I'm just so happy to lose the woman I loved and have everyone I know be stalked over it!"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 1:54 PM
"So you and Michelle were lovers then? I don't believe that came up before. I can see why that would be so hard to get over, and it won't be a wound that heals easily, but maybe trying to get back into the dating scene and find someone else, even if it's not a long term thing, could help relieve some of the pain?"
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She cringed at the realization she'd accidently revealed their relationship. "I don't want to date someone else. Soon enough, one of us will die, and I'll feel right like I do now."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 2:00 PM
"If your fear is that you'll return to feeling as you do now, then doesn't that mean that things can only get better from trying? At worst, you'll be in the same place, just with more happy memories, and at best, you can live a long and healthy life with people you care about."
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"What's the point of happiness, if all I do is lose it again and again."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 2:07 PM
Carolyn taps her pen against a notebook a few times, trying to think of a good response, before sighing "This is a bit unusual of a request, but since I know you don't want to talk about yourself anyway, it might be fine. Grace, will you allow me to talk about myself for a moment?"
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She raised an eyebrow. "...Alright."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 2:17 PM
"I don't want to burden you with anything too specific, but let's just say that I grew up seeing a lot of people lose their happiness. And at that, in ways that I never saw them recover from. You could say that I developed a very similar idea to what you're feeling right now. If losing happiness is inevitable, and that lack of happiness lasts forever afterward, then did gaining that short term happiness even have a point? It was when I questioned that, that I came to an answer, a solution that I alone followed. And look at me now. I know you don't respect me, and certainly don't want to be like me, but here I am smiling in the face of tragedy, because I found an answer, and I know I'll be happy forever as long as I keep it in mind. Maybe our answers will be different, but you can find one, you don't have to lose your happiness, just because everyone else does. It's important to accept reality, but it's even more important to not do so at purely face value."
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"..." She sighed. "What was your answer?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 2:27 PM
"Hm, how can I put this in a way you'll understand... I assume you've watched a movie before, right? Stories tend to need conflict to be engaging, they may even end tragically. A cautionary tale, or something of the like. I was never a fan of those, but even with that, the part of the movie where everything was fine still exists, it just can't interact with the later scenes. Pausing the movie during that section, that's my answer."
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"A-Are you saying you'll kill yourself when you're happy!?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 2:36 PM
Carolyn tries to give a reassuring smile "Come now, if I thought that way, don't you think I'd need to be the one in therapy? Pausing a movie doesn't destroy it after all, you know? It's more like... it continues to exist as it does forever. That's what I wanted for Michelle, to live a life she was happy with until the very end, and don't you think she accomplished it?"
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"And how exactly am I supposed to 'pause the movie'?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 2:44 PM
"If there was a one-size-fits-all miracle solution that I could simply tell you, therapy could be replaced a single quick google search. Finding your solution is what we're here for, it's my goal for every patient. Maybe you think that's silly or impossible, but it's the best answer I have to what the 'point' of all this is."
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"And here we go again. People visit you for answers, and you just confidently declare that there are no universal answers like that'll fix everything."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 2:51 PM
"If someone visits me for answers, then they were under a misconception. Knowing that there isn't a single solution is not a solution in and of itself, but it's important to look in the right place for your answer, and that isn't with me. I'm just here to help you look within."
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"There's nothing to find within."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 2:58 PM
"I find that difficult to believe. Humans are amazing creatures, there's an almost unfathomable amount of layers to our selves. But that's the problem, there's so much to your self that it's hard to know what's there, let alone what's best for it, without looking. Maybe we won't find a way for you to live happily, but until we turn over every rock, all I need is for that possibility to exist to want to keep trying."
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"So that's it? Just endlessly searching for some miracle solution to make me happy, a solution that might not even exist?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 3:04 PM
"I understand that the task seems daunting, exhausting even, but the potential payoff is higher than any other goal there is. Continued happiness, there can be no greater reason to continue an effort than that."
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"The potential payoff."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 3:10 PM
"Well nothing is guaranteed, is it? We take a chance with each effort. It may be likely that spending money on groceries has the payoff of eating dinner, but we can always get mugged on the way home. You can live your life always taking only gambles with high chances of success, but I much prefer ones with high reward. Not that I'm encouraging traditional gambling, money is hardly a worthwhile prize."
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"My point is... What's the point? Every time I try to take these 'gambles', someone comes in and destroys it for me."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 3:18 PM
"Just because you rolled a bad hand before, doesn't mean that you won't find a solution the next time. And the beauty of those solutions is that only one of your gambles ever needs to pay off to make every past failure irrelevant. We might be looking for a needle in a haystack, but once you find that needle, you can stop searching for good."
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"So I eat one good meal and suddenly I'm never sad again?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 3:25 PM
"It doesn't exactly sound like traditional therapy treatment, does it? But I assure you, searching for this solution has worked for all of my previous patients. Although usually I'm less... direct about that being the goal."
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"I don’t get it."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 3:33 PM
"Yes, well, that's understandable. You've never seen the results, after all. But whether you think it's worth pursuing or not, you've offered to keep coming here, and there's not really anything better to do to pass the time than try to work out a solution."
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"Alright. So I’ll buy myself a good meal, and see if that magically solves everything."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 3:42 PM
"Being willing to treat yourself is a good quality to have when seeking happiness. I doubt that will be the full solution, but having that as a part of your mindset could always be one of the keys."
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"Whatever. Are we done now?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 3:45 PM
"I don't think it would be much help for me to keep you longer than you want. Before the next session, I just ask that you think about what we discussed. Maybe once you open up a bit more, we can begin more solid plans."
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"Sure. Great. Whatever." She got up, and walked to the door.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 3:52 PM
Carolyn gives a smile and small wave "Take care until next time." she then turns to her notebook and begins jotting down notes about the session.
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Carolyn's phone rings after a few minutes.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 3:54 PM
She checks the number.
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It’s Gus.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 3:55 PM
Carolyn answers "Good to hear from you, Mr. Amon. Your timing is great, I just finished up with my patient for the day."
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"So proud of you. I’ll go celebrate and buy a coffin." He stopped speaking sarcastically and continued. "I’m here. Get outside."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 3:58 PM
"Very well, I'll be there in a moment, talk to you then." She hangs up, puts away her notebook, and heads outside.
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The red car pulled up in front of the office.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 4:03 PM
Carolyn gets inside "I suppose this means you have new orders for me?"
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He started driving. "Well, after my little stunt yesterday… The boss doesn’t trust me to run solo. So, essentially, you’re my babysitter today. Turntables and all that." He sounds incredibly annoyed.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 4:13 PM
"Well that sounds a tad degrading, being assigned the supervision of someone much less experienced than yourself. Let's work hard to earn your trust back, I think that would be for the best for you."
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"Don’t need your pity party. The job's simple, you can just hang back and watch how the pros do it."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 4:18 PM
"Of course, I wouldn't want to get in the way. I have my skillset, but this type of job is new to me, after all."
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"Great. The plan here is to kidnap this guy." Gus showed Carolyn an image of a man wearing a white, who’s face was completely obscured by bandages outside of the eyes. "Then we just drop 'em off with Johnner. Sound simple enough for your wacky brain?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 4:24 PM
"...A man with bandages for a face, what a coincidence. Oh, uh, yeah, sounds good. Can I ask what is planning to be done to him, though?"
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"A coincidence?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 4:27 PM
"Oh, it's nothing major. I happened to have a conversation with a stranger earlier who said they were shot by someone who fit this description. I'd guess it's the same guy, since I assume this isn't just a popular fashion trend that I'm behind on."
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"You could say that. Most people don’t surgically remove their faces."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 4:31 PM
"Ah, so they aren't just for show... In that case, I hope that after your people do whatever they need to with him, he can find some good treatment for his mental health. I can't think of a way that that would be a decision made with a clear mind."
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"He didn’t choose it." Gus admitted this with difficulty.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 4:39 PM
"Oh... I suppose that's in a way worse. Having that kind of problem shoved on you by someone else... even if it shouldn't, what we think of our physical appearance can so easily sway our mood."
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"Well, he doesn’t usually get to know he doesn’t have a face. Feels normal to him." He sounds weirdly defensive.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 4:44 PM
Carolyn looks relieved "That's great to hear. Well, it could be better. Delusions like that could lead to problems down the road, it would be preferable if it could feel normal because he accepts it as a part of himself. But hearing that he doesn't feel inferior because of it is reassuring."
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"It doesn’t matter."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 4:53 PM
"...So, is it safe for me to assume that you have some relation to this faceless man? I don't see why you would get so worked up over just any old target."
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"I don’t."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 4:56 PM
"I see. Is that all the information I'll be getting out of you about him, then? I guess it isn't particularly important that I understand him for the mission, but I tend to be curious about these types of things. My imagination runs wild on ways to help anyone when I see a problem."
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"Amnesiac."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:00 PM
"Amnesia, huh? That certainly sounds difficult to live with, but it might ultimately be helpful to ending up happier. After all, it removes the issue of painful memories stopping current happiness. Not to downplay the heartache one might experience from not being able to recall those."
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"Sure." He kept driving, and entered Shelk.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:11 PM
"So, have you been enjoying the day so far? I guess it might be a bit early to be asking something like that, but it can't hurt to check in."
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"I’m doing just great." He responded with clear sarcasm.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:15 PM
"Hm, well you're in a good enough state of mind to bother with sarcasm, so things always could be worse. Hopefully one day you'll be able to respond with that and fully believe it."
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"That’s never going to happen."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:19 PM
"Resignation to unhappiness is a strange thing. I understand it, of course, but don't you wish all of us humans had been given the inherent desire to fight against that oppressive force, rather than giving up. It'd really make my job much easier if I didn't have to convince people to begin trying to be happy first."
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The car pulled over in front of a drug store. "Fuck, they’re together." He opened the glovebox, and took out a pistol. "Good job, you get to carry one." He held it out to Carolyn.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:23 PM
Carolyn takes it "Just so we're clear, I won't be using lethal force on someone I don't know." She looks over to the drug store to see if she can spot the target.
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"He’s in there with a man named Hav Kerloe. He’ll be uh… A little unusual. Just separate them, and get the one we need alone. I’ll handle the abduction part when he’s alone." (edited)
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"Try not to alarm them. The gun's just in case."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:26 PM
((To be clear, did he say question mark question mark question mark,))
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((I may be stupid))
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:28 PM
"Alright, a simple enough plan. I'm used to dealing with unusual people, so whatever mannerisms he has shouldn't be a problem." Carolyn places the gun in her purse, and exits the car, before approaching the two men.
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Avengard / carolyn-hav-unknown
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It’s worth noting that both Hav and ??? have similar bandages obstructing their faces.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:32 PM
((okay you should have told me that before,)) (edited)
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((i am going to retcon that lmfao)) (edited)
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It's also worth noting that we're both wearing white suits.
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Our pants are probably different idk
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((YOU DID NOT SPECIFY PUTTING ON THE SUIT))
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Atmey
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((???))
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((Okay nvm I’m just blind then))
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Lmfao
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"You've made it look like you've been mutilated."
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((Also what city are we in))
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((Shelk))
YEAH 1
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((I didn’t switch the category yet because I am on mobile))
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:35 PM
Carolyn approaches the two men with a smile on her face "Hey there, sorry to bother the two of you, but I just couldn't hold back my curiosity. It's not every day you see someone with as bold a fashion choice as this, I was wondering if you had any reason behind it?"
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"This is Hav Kerloe. They just bought these. I have no idea why."
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[inner monologue] It's the woman that old man told me about. I was supposed to avoid her, right? And call him? Well, I obviously can't call him, but I might as well take his advice. Since I've been given a reason to, I will forcefully step away from this interaction—something I typically wouldn't do. My chances for self-preservation will be increased this way. "Yes. There is a reason. I cannot tell you." I look to ???. "We should go."
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"I think there's something wrong with them."
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"Hav, I mean." (edited)
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:40 PM
"Ah, don't say that, I'm sure there's a perfectly normal reason behind it, not that I'm owed an explanation just because I asked, of course. But, uh, before you go, I did have another question I wanted to ask, if that would be alright?"
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"No, it wouldn't." I attempt to walk away.
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"Go ahead. That would be fine."
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((I have to go eat food from real life I'll be back in like 20 minutes))
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((Evasive))
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:42 PM
"Well, that's fine, it was actually you that I was interested in asking. Having... Hav, I believe you said, around would make things a little awkward... It's somewhat personal." (edited)
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"...Do you know me?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:44 PM
"I didn't think so at first, I really did approach just to ask about Hav's bandages, but now that I'm talking to you... Well, I shouldn't get carried away. Just to check, do you recognize me?"
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"But I have memory problems. I'm an amnesiac."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:46 PM
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, I wasn't aware. Say, do you mind coming with me for a moment? There's something I want you to see, it's not that far from here. It might jog some memories, actually."
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I look at Hav. "Will you go back to Kerloe Fishery?'
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"Nevermind. Can you take me back when we're done? My map doesn't show this area."
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Carolyn’s phone starts ringing.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:50 PM
She checks the number.
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I hold up a map of Avengard and point at a location. "It's not far from here."
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It’s Matrick.
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"What is the ringing noise for?" (edited)
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:52 PM
"Sorry, I'm getting a call. It's nothing important, I'll be able to return it later. I know this area pretty well, so showing you around shouldn't be a problem at all, it's really no trouble."
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"Okay, uh... I'll come."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:54 PM
"That's great to hear." She grabs his hand and begins walking away from Hav. (Atmey She isn't going to any specific destination, just somewhere where they can be isolated)
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((Channel split))
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Avengard / hav-kerloe
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Hav arrived back the fish store.
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Still, of course, wearing the bandages and suit.
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((Saturday))
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Hav is at the fish store.
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I sure am. I sure do look like ???.
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Eryn enters the fish store.
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I wait behind the counter, where I already was, which is the place people usually go when they want to order food.
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Eryn walked up the counter. "Has Gordo- I mean red-haired-guy-I-definitely-don’t-know been here today?"
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What a strange way to phrase that question. For whatever reason, she doesn't want me to know that she knows Gordon. I wonder why. I give the answer I would have given regardless of whether or not he had came to the store today or not. "No, he hasn't."
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"I knew it. Asshole." She does the 'tch' face.
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"...Would you like to order anything? 🙂"
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"Oh, uh. Right. 1 fish please."
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"Here is your fish. That will be $X.XX. Thank you for shopping at Kerloe Fishery."
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"Right. Here." She gives him an amount lesser than that.
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"That's... Not the right amount."
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"Oh, uh…" She attempts and fails to find more money.
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Agh, I shouldn't be concerned about such a trivial thing. Honestly, if anything I should be the one paying for the privilege of selling fish to customers. "You know, it's fine, don't worry about it."
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"Oh, thanks." She took back her money.
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"🙂"
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"Oh, and uh… If the redhead asks if I was here, tell him no."
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"I would never lie to one of my customers, sorry."
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"…Great." Her expression turned to annoyance.
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She dumped the fish in the trash and left.
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"🙁" It's fine. This is just another step on the path to understanding. Recognizing that sustaining your life isn't everything can be very helpful, in fact.
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No one else arrived at the fish store for the rest of the day.
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I decide to head home. Another normal day of work where nothing noteworthy happened. I do have this wonderful new outfit that I will certainly be wearing every day from now on. I do hope the person I took inspiration from understands how influential they have been.
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Hav arrived back at the appartement lobby.
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Awesome. I check the mailbox, of course.
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New Carlfield.
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WOOOO. What is it.
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There is also a section in the newspaper where John David responds to fan mail.
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((Saturday))
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There is also a section in the newspaper where John David responds to fan mail.
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What a fascinating strip, as expected of Carlfield. First, the joke. We can look at this one on several levels, but the most noteworthy aspect of the joke is in how Carlfield's opinion of himself contrasts with James's analysis of his actions. This type of distinction can create a very comedic scenario, as James represents the average reader's view of society, and Carlfield represents what the average reader truly wants—a life free from responsibilities. It's "relatable" in that way. Indeed, the underlying message here could not be clearer—John David is telling us that Carlfield believes in this lifestyle, and through that, he's saying that this lifestyle is wrong. Carlfield is demonized for having this belief, and the fact that he isn't a responsible worker like James makes it clear that he lacks a certain quality that drives humans to do work—motivation. Carlfield, however, is not a human, and therein lies another one of the major themes of the Carlfield saga—the divide between human and animal, and how it's not necessarily as clear-cut as one might imagine. Carlfield is here, struggling against human perceptions of responsibility, and what he should do. But Carlfield's thought process is the same, his sentience is the same, and his way of living is the same. Being an exploration of the human experience through the lens of a nonhuman figure is the core thesis of Carlfield, and this strip exemplifies it greatly.
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I decide to check out the section in the newspaper where John David responds to fan mail.
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"Fan Mail 1:
To John David, creator of Carlfield I think that it would be very interesting if you were to have a Carlfield comic strip in which Carlfield must confront the ways his beloved lasagna is made. He would be disgusted at first, but he would realize that there is no reason to be discomforted by this, and understand that he always knew that his lasagna would be made like this. Seeing it makes no difference. This realization could also potentially spur Carlfield into understanding why his hatred of Mondays is illogical—he is a cat, not a human. Human logic does not matter to him. I do not require credit for use of my idea. Thank you, Hav Kerloe (owner of Kerloe Fishery)
Thank you very much for your input, Hav! I’m always glad to hear the requests of devoted fans, and the Carlfield team loved your clear devotion for the work they put in every day. These comic strips are more than just a hobby, or even a job. You could consider them almost like my entire life. They’re my legacy. And every day, I wake up happy to know people more creative than me love and appreciate that lovable orange cat. You’re right, maybe human logic doesn’t matter to Carlfield. But despite this fact, he still chooses to apply it to his life anyway. Maybe life is not as simple as human logic, or cat logic. Perhaps just as Carlfield enjoys lasagna, we may enjoy cat food in the world of comic strips. Thank you so much for your devotion to Carlfield."
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...Wow. Finally, a response. It's clear he is taking my recommendation into consideration, which is good. His final point fascinates me. May humans enjoy cat food in the world of comic strips? I've tried fish food before, but cat food is a different story. I obviously do not own any cats, so naturally I also do not own any cat food. John David's recommendation is an invaluable one, however—I must trust the words of someone who understands so much about the world. Carlfield specifically choosing to apply human logic is also interesting. He's attempting to put himself on the level of humans, that's his desire. And he succeeds. In a perfect world, all animals would understand what Carlfield does. Perhaps what we need is to turn the world into John's "world of comic strips". Before going to sleep, I must do something. I take the newspaper with me and head to Braun Fishery.
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Braun Fishery looks the same as last time.
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I look for cat food (food for cats).
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They do sell cans of this yes.
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I attempt to buy one (1) can of cat food. (edited)
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This happens. The price is the normal price in real life, you know the drill.
3:03 PM
Hav gets some weird looks in this outfit.
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I LOVE GETTING WEIRD LOOKS. I rush out of the store hopefully before anyone has a chance to say anything, as I do not want to communicate with others.
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No one actually speaks to Hav.
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Because of my incredible speed, clearly. I head back to the apartment.
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The building in general, or Hav’s room.
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The building in general, then my room.
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A person crossed Hav in the apartment lobby, and stared at his Braun Cat Food™️ for a moment.
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I LOVE A PERSON. I recognize that this has happened and move on to entering the stairwell.
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"You know, they sell better product elsewhere." The person.
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"...Really? Where?" I must inquire about this, as my experiment should use only the best product.
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((Saturday))
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"Literally anywhere."
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 2:04 PM
"Oh? What's wrong with Braun Fishery's cat food?"
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"The problem is with the whole place."
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 2:06 PM
I say nothing, hoping A Person will continue unprompted.
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"So just don’t buy from them."
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 4:15 PM
"Why?"
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"Because they suck. It’s simple logic."
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 4:37 PM
This is getting nowhere. I have no idea what this person is saying, but I should move on. "I understand."
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"Good."
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 4:49 PM
I continue doing the thing I was doing before, going towards the stairwell and attempting to open the door.
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This happens.
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 4:51 PM
I walk up them and towards the apartment that I live in, which is on the twenty-fifth floor. (edited)
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Hav arrived at his apartment.
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 7:38 PM
It's time to test something. I open up the can of cat food. I look inside and attempt to smell it. What does it look like and smell like?
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It looks and smells like a can of fish.
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 8:02 PM
WHAT THE FUCK??????????????????????? THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING????????????????????????????? It smells like fish! Fish!!!!! Not only that, but it looks like fish! Do cats eat fish????? I had a plan for what I was going to do, but I'm completely caught off-guard now. This is incredible. You're telling me that Carlfield, the representation of all that is true in the world, decides to eschew his cat food, which is made of fish, for his lasagna? This is... Utterly brilliant! I can't believe I spent any time doubting John David's genius! He knows exactly what he is doing. He knows far more than I do, that's certain. I take a moment to reflect on what I am wearing. White suit, bandages to cover the face. An appearance masked by a distinct yet plain outer layer. Why do people consider this, a covering of all that individualizes you, a unique or strange way to be? Why is the default state one of difference between all people? WHY DOES THE CAN OF CAT FOOD HIDE THE EXTREME IMPORTANCE WITHIN? The fact is that there is fish inside the can. Just as there is a skeleton in every human. These fish are processed, cut up, and packed tightly into cans to be shipped off and enter the inside of a cat. The core of their being, their destiny, is hidden—never to be truly understood by human observers. Perhaps this is why humanity is so ignorant. If reality was entirely clear, it would cease to be the same reality. If distinctions between individuals cannot be made, recognition of the illogical nature of distinctions would be unnecessary. Is that what Carlfield represents? His world is one where Mondays are dreaded, despite this not making any sense from his perspective. His world is one where he loves lasagna, despite his own designated food being fish of all things. Carlfield is a comprehensive attack on the benefits of uniqueness—his most notable traits are ones that do not function under any scrutiny, he is in complete denial of everything around him, and he is miserable. Over and over, Carlfield is punished for attempting to leave the position he belongs in. The statement John David is making is revolutionary. I can only imagine the calamity that would befall human society if his true intentions were known by the masses. I was going to eat the fish food, but I can't do that now. This is far too important a symbol to be carelessly consumed like that. I decide instead that I should burn it, in hopes that some trace amount of the smoke will reach the inside of John David's nostrils, out of respect for how much he's accomplished. I take a matchbox from my matchbox box (a box full of matchboxes) and attempt to light a match.
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 8:12 PM
((Fourteen))
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The match is lit.
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 8:14 PM
I place the match into the open can of cat food. What happens?
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Not much
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 8:15 PM
Okay, I need to start a fire some other way. What kind of stove do I have in this apartment?
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((This was your choice)) (edited)
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 8:16 PM
I choose to have a gas stove that makes fire.
8:17 PM
I turn on my gas stove that makes fire and then empty the can of cat food onto the fire.
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After a little bit the stench of cat food begins to infect the air.
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 8:18 PM
I rush to the window in my bedroom and open it as the offering burns. (edited)
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There is now like actual smoke coming out of the oven.
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 8:20 PM
Great, that was the goal. Is the window open? (edited)
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Yes.
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 8:21 PM
A resounding success. I watch the cat food.
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The fire alarm starts.
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 8:22 PM
I LOVE THE FIRE ALARM. Where is the fire alarm?
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Somewhere in the kitchen probably. But these things are linked throughout the building.
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 8:24 PM
Unfortunate. I simply wait.
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It is getting hard to breathe with all the smoke.
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 8:26 PM
I love when it's hard to breathe!!! I still wait.
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"Hello??? Is anyone in there??" Lelouch Maoziwam's voice comes from the door.
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 8:30 PM
Nobody is there. I do not respond.
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Hav is now losing consciousness.
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Hav Kerloe 9/3/2022 8:35 PM
I love when this happens!!!
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Hav loses consciousness, ending the chapter.
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New text from Matrick.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 5:57 PM
If ??? does not resist then Carolyn continues leading him around "So, how far back do your memories go? Or is this a sensitive subject to talk about? Sorry if that's the case."
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"I only remember any events from today. I don't know who I am or anything about myself."
5:58 PM
"So... it's a recent problem."
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"That’s enough, Carolyn. Move away from him." A voice unfamiliar to ???.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 6:00 PM
Carolyn sighs "You know, that was much easier than I expected. Hav basically just left on his own. I was kind of hoping for a longer conversation to get to know him after what you said." Carolyn does in fact move away from ???.
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"Who is that?"
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I look in the direction the voice came from.
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"Let’s take a walk." ??? feels the barrel of a gun at the back of his head. "Let’s take a walk." The voice of Howard Scott spoke in a mocking tone. "God, do you just never update your playbook, Gus? Are you frozen in time to when you thought that was cool?" Carolyn felt the barrel of a gun to the back of her head.
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"What the fuck??"
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"Shoot her if you want, Howard. You seriously think I care?" 'Gus'. "So does the selfless protector act end when it gets in your way, or when it hurts your feelings?" Howard.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 6:06 PM
Carolyn freezes and swallows hard "Hey, uh, what exactly can I do for you, officer? It's certainly been a while since we talked, have you been doing well? I don't think I ever got the chance to... thank you, after what you did."
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"You know them?" (edited)
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"See Gus, someone here has politeness. You're welcome for getting away with murder." Howard. "Don't try to talk to him. He's completely insane." Gus. "Is it my insanity, or your stubbornness?" Howard. (edited)
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 6:10 PM
"So... are you going to kill me now, to make up for your mistake? I really think you should hear me out first, I've done a lot of good since then."
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"Mistake? I've never made a mistake in my life." Howard spoke confidently. "I told you, don't try to talk him out of anything. His delusional ideology's worse than yours in some ways." Gus.
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"Can I just go? I'd really like to be out of this situation." I'd really like to be out of this situation.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 6:13 PM
"Well... I'm glad to know you feel the same way as me, Mr. Scott. That act of kindness you showed me allowed me to help so many people."
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"Sure." Gus shoved a rag onto where ???'s mouth should be.
6:14 PM
"I never claimed it was an act of kindness. Don't confuse me with someone like Gus." Howard.
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"???" (edited)
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 6:19 PM
"Right... You wanted the bigger bust, or something like that. I suppose I should be happy that my father was able to save me, but if I'm being fully honest, I am still a bit upset about how he was treated. Until recently, I had only blamed myself, but to know you intentionally framed him... He didn't deserve that."
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"Exactly. There's no way to view my actions as anything but selfish. By admitting that, that's what makes me better than you 2." Howard.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 6:26 PM
"Well, self-acceptance is an important step to happiness. I'm glad you've been able to understand who you are. I can't approve of your actions, but sometimes not everyone can come out of a situation happy, so I understand."
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"You’re really committed to the selfless act, huh?" Howard.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 6:29 PM
"I don't have any need to prove myself to you, neither one of us have happiness that relies on that. I'm sure you would be an interesting conversation partner, but right now I am more concerned with what you want out of me. I can't help people if I'm dead, after all."
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"Well, as a detective… Watching 2 people kidnap a man should give me an obvious job here. Especially that… Inspiring choice of partner, Gus."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 6:41 PM
"I suppose arguing that I was under threat of death would be something that should wait until the trial?" Carolyn sighs "This will really interrupt my therapy sessions, and I was finally getting the ball rolling." (edited)
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"He's not going to arrest us." Gus aimed the gun at Howard. "If he was, he wouldn't be wasting time like this. He's not exactly a man of the law. He probably doesn't want to arrest an old friend."
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"You know, Gus. After you left, we got a new you. Even more memorably delusional. Keeps the office fresher without causing actual problems like you. It's not real work without hostile workplace environment, you know?" Howard. "What the fuck is your point?" Gus. "I'm saying I couldn't care less about you." Howard.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 6:58 PM
"Well that's not exactly fair. I'm sure if you're comparing them, then there have to be similarities, but I doubt anyone could be a real replacement for Mr. Amon here. Regardless, if he doesn't want to arrest us, what does he want? Correct me if I'm wrong, but you don't seem the type to just drop in to say some greetings."
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"Tell me your boss's name, and I'll let her go. Refuse, and I'll kill her, have 20 cops here in less than a minute, and blame you. Then I can just beat the name out of you in a suspiciously unsupervised interrogation room. Sound fair?" Howard. "Fuck you. I told you from the start, you can shoot her all you want. But past that point, you couldn't accomplish a single thing if you tried." Gus.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 7:06 PM
"Okay, Gus, I think you should reason through this a bit more clearly. You already got in trouble for me ending up close to dead on your watch once, right? Even if you don't care about me as a person, and even if you don't think Howard can accomplish anything other than killing me, isn't that enough reason to try to reach a more amicable agreement? This could be a situation where everyone comes out of it happy."
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Howard laughed. "There it is! At the core of all 'selflessness' is just good old fashioned selfishness. She's a good person, who accomplishes good things, and with that self-imposed notion alone she can justify whatever the fuck she wants. Because it's not about being a good person, it's about what being a good person can bring you. It's just like I was telling you Gus, but you're just as delusional as her. You're too obsessed with the delusion that you are good, and good people do good things, that you can't fucking tell the only thing you accomplish is selfishness incarnate."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 7:16 PM
"I'm really not sure what you're getting at here, Mr. Scott. I would be perfectly happy with dying right here, I've already saved enough people to have made up for my mistake with the poisoning. In fact, by trying to bargain for my life, I'm just increasing the chance that I die unhappy. The most selfish thing I could do here would be to let you kill me and leave behind everyone who needs my help." (edited)
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"Obviously Carolyn's selfish and delusional. I'm not denying that." Gus. "That doesn't prove anything about someone like me." "What do you do in life, Gus? Run around murdering people, kidnapping strangers off the street, breaking into people's homes on a hunch. What even convinces you you're even remotely selfless." Howard. "Because if I don't do it, someone worse will. If the boss isn't in charge, a worse one will be. In theory, you'd do the same as a cop, I do everything I can from the only place in the world I can do it. I'm selfless because I know if I quit, someone'll come around like you and do everything I do but worse." Gus. "The goddamn Nuremberg defense? How the hell did you manage to convince yourself the Nuremberg defense sounded selfless?" Howard. (edited)
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 7:32 PM
"I also can't say I approve of Gus's decision here. I don't really care to debate the morality of it, but doing something just because you're worried about what will happen if you don't just sounds like the kind of paranoia that would get in the way of happiness. I would recommend participating in activities that are inherently rewarding rather than ones that only make you feel good when compared against what could have happened."
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"Hear that, Gus? Girl thinks you oughta act more selfish." Howard laughed slightly. Gus lowered the gun with strangely trembling hands. "You don't feel remorse, either of you. You can't really understand the need to make up for things, because you've deluded yourselves into thinking your worst crimes were acceptable. I don't have the mercy of delusion, I can't pretend all is well and go on happily as I continue to ruin everything. You wanna call me selfish, Howard? Fine. But just because I do the best things available to me doesn't change that it's infinitely better than only doing the things that serve me best." Gus. "The things that serve me best are what you find worse than those that serve you? I may be an openly shitty guy, but I stop big criminals no one else would dare touch. May be for my own glory, but how's that worse than committing crimes to make yourself feel better. Speaking off, this whole thing has been about remorse? The hell do you of all people need remorse about? Wait, no... Is that why you kept-" Howard was interrupted by Gus suddenly moving his gun up and shooting a bullet into Howard's shoulder. "GAAAAAGH!?!?!?" Howard recoiled back in pain, letting Carolyn go.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 7:57 PM
Carolyn reaches in her purse and pulls out her gun, pointing it at Howard, a smile rising to her face "You know, you seem like a guy who's pretty satisfied with his life, Mr. Scott. Even the best targets I find, I usually have to wait a bit before I can really judge them as happy enough to not weigh on my conscience. Surprisingly though, I agree with Mr. Amon here. You lack remorse, and I really admire how that's able to stop you from feeling miserable." She turns to Gus "Would there be any problem with me freeing him right now?"
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"Don't kill him." Gus sighed, trying to push the gun in Carolyn's hand away from Howard, as he retreated to his car. "The guy's all talk. And honestly, even after all that smug rambling... I can't say I want him dead."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 8:06 PM
"...Very well. Mr. Scott is ready to leave his body, but I have trouble believing this will change any time soon. All freeing him here and now would accomplish is making your life worse, and I certainly don't want that." Carolyn puts her gun away and motions towards ??? "What about the other guy? Are we still taking him?"
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"Yeah." Gus walked to the red car and opened the trunk. "We're just dumping him in here, and dropping him off with Johnner."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 8:11 PM
"I suppose we should hope that part of the plan goes more smoothly, huh? Although it was quite nice catching up." Carolyn attempts to lift ???'s body.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 8:11 PM
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This fails. "I told you, this is my kind of job." Gus drags ??? by the leg towards the car.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 8:16 PM
"Right, sorry about that. I said I wouldn't get in your way, after all." Carolyn goes ahead and gets in the car while Gus deals with ???.
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There was a thud as Gus dumped the body into the trunk, and then a second when he shut it. Then he quickly entered the vehicle and started driving.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 8:23 PM
"Before I forget, you'd probably prefer it if I returned the gun to where you had it, right? I wouldn't want there to be any kind of distrust between us, and misinterpreting what I plan to do with such a dangerous weapon could lead to an argument."
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"Sure." He's not really paying attention.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 8:24 PM
She places it back into the glovebox. "So, there was quite a bit of tension between you and Howard. Were things always like that, or only after... well, my case."
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"The guy gets under my skin. He got more ammunition after that day, but he's always known how to make me panic."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 8:28 PM
"He does seem like quite the people person. On some level, I do admire the ability to read others like that, it would be useful for my job... but the way he makes use of it is certainly something I would never try."
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"In his mind, he can do absolutely anything he wants and be just as wrong as those who think they're doing good. I can't deny it's useful to have a guy with the guts to take on any big criminal and the ideology to do anything it takes, but... In order for him to justify that to himself, everyone near him needs to sit there and watch him tear into them. Guy's never said a word I've known how to refute, and maybe that's exactly why he pisses me off. Somedays, even I can't convince myself what I do is truly selfless." He laughed miserably.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 8:44 PM
"Well... I can't be of much use in reassuring you on your selflessness, it's really not my place as a therapist to make judgements like that. But I doubt you'd even want to hear words of encouragement from me. I guess I'll just say that I'm glad I'm here to hear out how you feel about Howard. It doesn't exactly sound like a very healthy relationship, but both of you clearly know that already. My apologies, I'm not very helpful when it comes to you, am I? Because you know you're on a tragic path, and you have no interest in getting off of it. Maybe a form of self-punishment? I'm just spitballing here." (edited)
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He chuckled for a moment. "Yeah, you could call it that, I guess."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 8:47 PM
"Then I suppose it all comes down to convincing you that you're worth more than that." Carolyn sighs and gazes out the window "You're one difficult man to help, Mr. Amon."
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"Maybe I don't want to be helped. Knowing that I'll die if I am is certainly no incentive, but even if I were promised nothing but eternal paradise through it... I can't say I'd accept either."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 8:55 PM
"Yes, that fits with what I know of you. I believe I'm starting to get a picture of who you really are. To be honest, you're a lot more open about yourself than my actual patient is right now. It doesn't make the prospect of helping you look any easier, but I do appreciate the ease of conversation." "And perhaps, you may have given me an idea for how to help, after all. I shouldn't let him know, though. Most people would see advice from a therapist as good news, but if he doesn't want to be helped... he shouldn't know I'm working on anything until I'm finished."
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He sighed. "Look at me, venting to you of all people. Howard must’ve hit me deeper than I thought." They arrived at the shipment area at the back of a mall.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 9:01 PM
"This is the place, then?" Carolyn looks around to see if Johnner is here.
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"Yeah. You gonna walk now, or do you want the ride?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 9:05 PM
"Well, I don't think I have anything I need to... Oh, I can't believe that slipped my mind. Sorry, there's something I forgot to check during the confusion back there." Carolyn takes out her phone and checks the text from Matrick. (edited)
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'New client for you. But that’s just a fact.'
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 9:10 PM
"A fact, huh? More confident than usual. I wonder if it's someone else the mob sent... Oh well, doesn't really matter. I should probably return the call and ask about them, it was pretty rude of me to ignore it until now..." Carolyn turns to Gus "I think I will be walking after all. I have a call to make, and I wouldn't want to force you to listen to me talk about something you have no interest in."
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"Alright. Tomorrow it is, then."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 9:16 PM
"I look forward to it." Carolyn gets out of the car and begins walking in the direction of her apartment. After getting a few minutes away from where Gus was, she calls Matrick.
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((End session))
9:16 PM
((Hope that was a good one because it was definitely a long one))
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Carolyn Blythe 8/12/2022 9:16 PM
((Had a tad too much Hav Kerloe for my liking)) (edited)
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((Friday))
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Matrick picked up.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 11:55 AM
"Hello, Matrick. I apologize for not answering your call earlier, it was just bad timing." (edited)
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"That’s alright. I’m used to being ignored."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 12:03 PM
"...Right, well, I was wondering if you could let me know the name and contact information of my new client? And did they mention when they were hoping they could have their first appointment set up?"
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"He’s right here, waiting for you. Been here a while too, but that’s just a theory."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 12:09 PM
"Oh my goodness, I can't believe I've kept him waiting for so long. I'll head over as quickly as I can. Thank you for keeping me updated." As she says this, Carolyn begins heading to the closest subway station to get to her work quicker.
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The designated train scene has already occurred this chapter, so this uneventfully happens.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 12:13 PM
Literally 1984. Carolyn continues to her work.
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Carolyn arrived at the office. Matrick was currently there with Sean Niebel.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 12:19 PM
((Does she recognize him as Sean Niebel since she found information on him when googling Leiblinc?))
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 12:21 PM
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There are 2 vaguely similar people who are commonly pictured as Sean Niebel. It’s unclear which one is the real one and which one is just the news being stupid. The Sean Niebel in front of you is one of them.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 12:24 PM
((physical description of "sean niebel": a man in his 40s without any remarkable features. wears a kinda expensive suit))
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 12:26 PM
"Hello there, I'm Carolyn Blythe. You're my new client, I assume? I do hope you'll forgive me for being out of the office for so long."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 12:26 PM
"Mhm."
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I nod.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 12:28 PM
"Since you've been waiting here, I assume you'd like to have your first session now? I don't have any conflicting appointments on my schedule, so that would be fine."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 12:29 PM
"Mhm." I nod again.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 12:31 PM
"I'm glad to hear it. Well then, let me show you to my office and we can begin." Carolyn leads the way to her office, which contains a desk against the wall and some seats in the middle.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 12:32 PM
I follow.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 12:33 PM
Carolyn sits down and motions for Sean to do the same "Well then, to start us off, why don't you tell me what you'd like to be referred to as?"
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 12:33 PM
"James Kingsley."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 12:36 PM
Carolyn pauses for a moment after hearing this "I see. So, Mr. Kingsley, what made you seek out therapy? If there's something in particular bothering you, it would be good to focus on that, for now."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 12:37 PM
"First, a linguistic question. How do you pronounce your job title?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 12:42 PM
"Oh, uh, well, I would say there-uh-pist. Do you have a reason for the curiosity?"
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 12:45 PM
"I see. Don't worry about it."
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After a short pause, I continue. "What is your goal in life?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 12:47 PM
"That's a bit of an odd question for a client to ask. Are you trying to see if we'd be compatible? I guess I have no reason not to answer, although this session really isn't about me. My goal is simply to increase the happiness present in the world as much as I can, and I saw therapy as the best way to achieve that."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 12:58 PM
"Do you think you can significantly change anything this way? Even if you made one person happy every day, for decades, this would still be only a few tens of thousands at most. With billions of people in this world, this doesn't have any more impact than a release of a new movie. Is something like that really worth dedicating your entire life to?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 1:02 PM
"Of course it is. Humans are cooperative creatures, so even if I can only make so many people happy, there's sure to be many others out there doing the same thing. If all of them lamented how little impact they could have, nothing would happen. Have you been struggling with thoughts like this yourself?"
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 1:10 PM
I nod in response to Carolyn's question. "It's true that if many people do the same thing, the effect will be significant. But at the same time, it would mean that each individual person's actions do not matter. If there really are enough people willing to do the same thing as you, then they will succeed even without you."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 1:14 PM
"...Yes, I suppose that is true, but I don't think that worrying about the scale of actions is very healthy. At the end of the day, I know that if I do nothing, my clients won't have as good of a chance at ending up happy. Even if I were to only help a single person, that's better than helping no one at all. There's not a certain threshold we have to reach where our actions become significant. A good act is a good act, simple as that."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 1:20 PM
"I understand your logic, even if I don't agree with it. Then, what do you think about your father? Edward Blythe?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 1:24 PM
"So... You know who I am, then? That's a bit awkward, but there's no harm in answering. My father was a very generous and kind man, but his approach to helping people was ineffective. I appreciate what he taught me, but chose not to follow in his footsteps."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 1:30 PM
"Yes, I know of him. In fact, that's why I chose you, and not any other therapist. You could call it a hobby of mine, perhaps. I want to understand people I find interesting, and your father is one of them. Anything you could tell me about him would be helpful."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 1:35 PM
"I don't exactly have reason to hide information on my father, but I'd really like to move the conversation back to your life. I feel like you've barely spoken about yourself this whole time."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 1:39 PM
"Honestly, there's not much to say here. I want to find a way to be remembered, and information on your father might help me with that."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 1:51 PM
"If that's the case..." Carolyn sighs "I'll do my best to help you. My father was the CEO of a pharmaceutical company, and additionally, he led a religious group called Edlightenism. He was arrested for the crime of the lethal poisoning of many individuals in that group. If you're curious about that part, I can't help much. I have no idea what the truth behind it is, but I don't believe my father would do something like that. He's currently in prison, of course. I'm not sure what you already knew, so my apologies if none of this was helpful. "
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 1:56 PM
"Yes, all this was in the news. Is there anything else you can say? As his daughter. Why did he start that religion? What were his goals?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 2:00 PM
"Why else would one start a religion other than to help people? He found a set of ideas he saw as truths about the universe, and decided that people would be able to live their lives better when following them."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 2:05 PM
"What were these ideas? Do you by any chance have any booklets about it from his cult?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 2:23 PM
"No, I can't say I've kept anything like that on me, but I attended many of his teachings. The surface level of it had a lot of talks on the afterlife, primarily the idea of persisting after death. He taught that rather than a traditional world after our own, our consciousness would continue to persist, unchanging from the state it was in when we die. Because of that, he taught ways to create a better existence for yourself while you have time. He believed in selflessness helping purify the soul, making you into a better person, and thus living a happier life, so he would take donations from those that entered. The more you donated, the better off you were supposed to be when your time comes. It... didn't exactly work, even if his heart was in the right place."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 2:30 PM
"Hm... I see. Then, what about the pharmaceutical company? Is there anything notable about his work as the CEO there?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 2:34 PM
"Well, he ended up being arrested when I was still in my teens, so I wasn't really involved much in his work life. Sorry, you'd probably find more information online than I ever talked about with him. If I may ask, you said this was to help you be remembered, right? Are you planning on starting a religious group of your own?"
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 2:37 PM
"No, it's... I just think if I understood people who were remembered, I could come up with a way to do it myself. Religious group or anything else, it doesn't matter, as long as it works."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 2:42 PM
"And when would you say this desire began? And... if we're to make this your goal, I am curious, how will you know when you've achieved it? Being remembered is something usually thought of for things of the past, after all."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 2:55 PM
"Yes, the goal is to be remembered even after I die. And, if I did anything significant, it would be talked about, I would notice it happened. If the question is to estimate how long it will last, there are ways to estimate that. Statistics can predict anything. From the current situation, from the previous similar events. I'm speaking from experience here, by the way. I keep track of some statistics myself, and they give extremely precise predictions." "In any case, as things are, my existence doesn't matter to anyone except maybe a few people."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 2:59 PM
"I'm glad you've found a way to keep track of your goals, it always helps to have a plan for these kind of things, but... Your way of thinking is a bit concerning. Do you not believe your life has an inherent worth even if you weren't remembered?"
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 3:07 PM
"Hm... I think I've discussed everything I wanted, actually. Thank you. Goodbye."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 3:10 PM
"Ah, I was hoping you had come for both information on my father and for my services as a therapist, but I guess that's not the case. I can't force anything on you, but I do hope you reconsider eventually. At the least, it never hurts to have someone lend an ear."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 3:13 PM
I go to the exit, then remember one more thing and turn around. "Also. I don't know what you wanted from Tucker, but he seems to have a very low opinion on you."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 3:16 PM
A gentle smile rises to Carolyn's face "So he remembered me enough to mention me, hm? His opinion on me isn't particularly important to helping him... but thank you for letting me know."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 3:18 PM
"He secretly took a photo of you and used it to find your name after you refused to tell him."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 3:20 PM
"Well, I do hope he doesn't use that method often. Someone less open than I might feel as if their privacy has been violated... I wouldn't want people to be made to feel that way over something as trivial as a name."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 3:21 PM
I leave.
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"How was it?" The guy is who is waiting outside.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 4:04 PM
"Fine." I leave and return home.
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As soon as Sean exits the building, several guns open fire on him. ((Roll))
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 4:16 PM
(20)
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Sean perfectly dodges every shot from the first batch. There are several heavily armed men in ski masks and bulletproof vests blocking off his car.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 4:23 PM
I run into the building, back in the direction to Carolyn's office.
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((Roll again))
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 4:24 PM
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Sean is shot in the back, as Carolyn exits the building and is shot in the shoulder.
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Carolyn is now alone.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 4:02 PM
Carolyn reaches for the notebook in her purse but stops herself "No, there wouldn't be much point. He didn't really offer anything I can work with. Perhaps I shouldn't have pushed so much, but maybe he would have left anyway, I didn't have much else to offer about my father. I have a lot of people on my plate right now, and Mr. Kingsley does have a goal to make himself happy on his own, even if I'm not sure if it will work, so I should just leave him alone for the moment. More importantly... Carl knows who I am, I might not be able to directly go to him again without arising suspicion, but how am I to help him then..." Carolyn sighs and gets up "At least things are going better with Grace, and Gus offered me plenty to work with. I can focus on them for now. My best strategy moving forward with him should be..." Carolyn takes out her phone and opens the Twitter app to send a message to Lelouch.
4:07 PM
"Lelouch and Howard are the only people I've seen Gus care about, and Howard... Well, he doesn't seem like he'll be much help. Meeting at the apartment is risky, though. I'm not sure where else Gus has cameras set up, so meeting outside of it should be better, I'll hope she accepts the offer. Once we start talking, I can get to work on forming a plan to help Gus." Carolyn puts away her phone and heads out of her office.
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Several gunshots ring out from outside.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 4:16 PM
Carolyn freezes for a moment, then reaches into her purse for her pepper spray, and pockets it with her hand still on it. "If only I had kept the gun... No, no, I don't even know if I'll need to intervene here... but I should still check it out, to be sure." Carolyn rushes outside to get a look, but tries to not draw attention to herself.
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((Roll))
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 4:19 PM
((10))
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Carolyn is shot in the shoulder by several heavily armed people wearing ski masks and bulletproof vests. Sean is running back into the building as they fire at him.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 4:30 PM
I try to continue running towards Carolyn's office.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 4:31 PM
Carolyn grabs her shoulder in pain and follows after Sean "Do... Do you know who these gentlemen are...!?"
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They arrived inside the office.
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Carolyn grabs her shoulder in pain and follows after Sean "Do... Do you know who these gentlemen are...!?"
Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 4:34 PM
"N-No." I sit on a chair and call the police.
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They arrived inside the office.
Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 4:36 PM
((did we see that one guy on the way here?)) (edited)
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((No))
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 4:38 PM
Still holding the phone, I turn around in fear.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 4:39 PM
The door to this office probably locks, Carolyn locks it. "I... Doubt that will do much, but... Maybe they aren't here for either of us? We could have just gotten in the way..."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 4:40 PM
"Blythe! What is this dog?!"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 4:42 PM
"What is... what? Are you feeling alright? The stress of the situation might be damaging your grip on reality."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 4:44 PM
"H-hallucinations. A talking dog." I point in the direction in which the dog may or may not be.
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The dog is not there.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 4:46 PM
"T-take the phone, Blythe. I can't be the one talking in this mental state."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 4:48 PM
"Right, of course. Just take deep breaths and try to calm down." Carolyn takes the phone and checks if it's connected to the police yet.
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"Hello? Are you there?" Guy on the phone.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 4:50 PM
"Yes, hello. There are armed men firing at us outside of the building. We're at [address of the therapy office]. I've received a gunshot wound, but there's been no deaths as far as I'm aware."
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"Alright, the police are on their way."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 4:52 PM
I whisper. "You are not real. You do not exist. Don't talk to me."
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The armed men are now trying to open the door.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 4:54 PM
((What floor are we on?)) (edited)
4:55 PM
I take a pen from the table and throw it into the corner of the room.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 4:57 PM
Carolyn pushes one of the chairs against the door "Okay... I guess we are their targets... I can't imagine why, though..."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 5:00 PM
I whisper. "If you are real, save me. If you aren't, leave me alone."
5:04 PM
"Sure..."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 5:11 PM
"Just do it already. Help me or disappear."
5:13 PM
"So what now?"
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They are trying to break the door down.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 5:13 PM
Still sitting on the chair, I sigh and put my hand in my pocket.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 5:17 PM
Carolyn is looking really concerned for Sean right now, but doesn't say anything to him.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 5:18 PM
"How?" Still whispering.
5:24 PM
"Do you see any?"
5:28 PM
"...Sure." I stand up from the chair. Moving unsteady from the wound and stress, I walk to the window.
5:28 PM
I take my keys from my pocket and hit the window with them.
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The window flies open.
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((What floor are we on?)) (edited)
Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 5:30 PM
(( , ))
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((Idk‼️. Do you have a specific answer in mind, Nat))
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 5:34 PM
((Uh I mean since we're in the city probably not the first floor right. idk we can just roll like a d10 or something lmfao))
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I will say the second floor then.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 5:35 PM
"..." I look outside from the open window.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 5:37 PM
"Well... I suppose taking our chances jumping would be better..." Carolyn nervously looks towards the door "I would be fine dying now, but... I owe it to everyone to live for a bit longer to help them." Carolyn walks over to the window "You wouldn't happen to have some kind of rope, I assume?"
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 5:39 PM
((whats outside? are there any masked people outside under the window))
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There’s 1 guy by the car not really paying attention.
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"Well... I suppose taking our chances jumping would be better..." Carolyn nervously looks towards the door "I would be fine dying now, but... I owe it to everyone to live for a bit longer to help them." Carolyn walks over to the window "You wouldn't happen to have some kind of rope, I assume?"
Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 5:43 PM
"No."
5:44 PM
"Can you drive?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 5:45 PM
"Unfortunately not, I always take the subway. Even if I could, they got me in my shoulder..."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 5:48 PM
"Then I'm driving, I guess. Follow me." I jump out of the window.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 5:50 PM
Carolyn hesitates for a moment, grabs the notebook she keeps in this office and places it in her purse, then jumps out after Sean.
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They are now back on the ground.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 5:53 PM
I go towards the car thats nearby and hit its door with my keys.
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The door flies open.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 5:55 PM
Carolyn almost speaks up, but stops herself. She follows after Sean and goes to the passenger side door.
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Locked.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 5:56 PM
I hit the passenger side door with the keys from the inside. Then I hit the keyhole where you are supposed to put the car keys to start it.
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The passenger door flies open, hitting Carolyn. The car then starts up.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 5:59 PM
Carolyn lets out a small "Ow..." and then gets inside and closes the door.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 6:01 PM
I drive away.
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They get away.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 6:06 PM
Carolyn holds onto her shoulder, still in pain "My apologies for slowing you down back there, I should have stayed clear of the door. So, where are you taking us to? If I could offer some input... a hospital would be nice..."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 6:08 PM
"I've been trying to just get away from them for now. But yes, hospital next." I drive to a hospital.
6:12 PM
"So... what do you want from me?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 6:13 PM
"What do I...? Oh, is this about the fee? We didn't really have a full therapy session, so don't worry about it, I won't charge you."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 6:15 PM
"I've already paid for the therapy, actually. And I'm talking to the dog. The intangible talking dog visible only to me."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 6:17 PM
"...You know, if you address the hallucinations as if they're real, it won't help anything. Ignoring them won't necessarily make them go away, but knowing what's real and what isn't will help keep your decision making rational."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 6:17 PM
"Is there anything in the back seat of this car?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 6:17 PM
Carolyn takes a look at the back seat.
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Nothing.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 6:20 PM
"No, there's not. I assume that's where the dog is for you?" Carolyn thinks for a moment and then smiles "You know, when they talk about therapy dogs, I doubt this is what they meant."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 6:21 PM
"Why are you only visible to me?"
6:24 PM
"I saw you first, and you started talking about a deal only after that."
6:27 PM
"So what do you want from me?"
6:33 PM
[To Carolyn] "Give me back my phone, actually."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 6:35 PM
"Ah, of course. Although you really shouldn't be using it while driving." She hands it over.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 6:35 PM
I put it in my pocket.
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I think it's still calling 911, for note.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 6:37 PM
If this is somehow true then I hang up.
6:38 PM
((leaving for today now))
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((End session))
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They arrived at the hospital.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 2:01 PM
"Wait a second." I check something on my phone.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 2:14 PM
((Well then Sean, can I have one of your cents?))
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 2:37 PM
I put the phone away. "Okay. Listen. I think something big is going on. A few days ago I witnessed a robbery. I called the police, but no one came. I didn't think much at the time and ignored it. I mean. It's not like they were robbing me. And this time they attacked me to silence a witness. And now you are a witness too. And the police didn't come again, so it's definitely connected. Yes. So they will target both of us now. Since we are both witnesses. But I think they won't attack in a place with a lot of people, like a hospital. And. Another thing. I am rich. Relatively. I guess. But now all my money is gone. The account shows 0$, but there's nothing unusual in history, like all my money being transferred to someone else. So. If someone had only stolen my account information, they couldn't do it like that. So it was done by the bank directly. So the criminals control both the bank and the police. The point is, I need your help. To survive this. And to pay hospital bills. I'll pay you back later. Twice the amount."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 2:43 PM
Carolyn takes a moment to process all of that "That's certainly quite the story... Finding your account like that must have been a difficult moment. It's terrible that money is almost a requirement for living a safe life. Thank you for trusting me like this, and of course I'll pay your bills, it's no trouble at all."
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 2:44 PM
"Mhm. Thank you." I get out of the car.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 2:45 PM
Carolyn follows Sean's lead.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 2:48 PM
I look back at the car. "There are still things I need to know." I say to no one in particular.
2:52 PM
I sigh, and go to the hospital.
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The lobby was empty outside of a receptionist.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 2:57 PM
I go to the receptionist. "Wounds." I point at my and Carolyn's wounds. "The police is aware."
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"Alright, we’ll get you into the emergency room." The receptionist pointed in the direction of the emergency things.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 3:08 PM
I go there.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 3:10 PM
Carolyn looks at the receptionist "Thank you, I appreciate your help." She then follows after Sean.
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They are separated into different rooms.
3:16 PM
Also they are put under anaesthesia for like surgery and stuff. If they don’t have anything to say to each other before this I will just timeskip to after this happens.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 3:17 PM
Honestly, there's not much to say here.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 3:18 PM
Carolyn Blythe is fine with skipping forward in time.
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Ouroboros woke up in his bed the next morning.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 4:36 PM
He checks his phone for any new notifications.
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He has a new text from Sarah.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 4:39 PM
He reads it. He reads it.
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its not maoziwam
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 4:41 PM
“wdym”
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hes not the owner of king burger
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 4:53 PM
"what"
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he bought everything except king burger specifically
for some reason
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 4:54 PM
"so its still seans"
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yeah somehow
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 4:57 PM
Ouroboros stares at his phone screen for a solid two minutes before getting up and heading downstairs. That's good, he thinks. He's really happy about his incidental meeting with Sean actually having some merit. He was influenced. There wasn't any need to start over.
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Maria Jr is eating breakfast. Maria Sr doesn’t seem to be around.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 5:04 PM
He glances at her as he passes through the kitchen. "Did you make that yourself?"
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"…I tried." She admits guiltily.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 5:06 PM
"Good. That's good." He leaves. and searches the rest of the house for Maria Sr.
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She walks out of her room and raises an eyebrow at him suspiciously. "You’re up early."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 5:08 PM
Snapped into alertness, he purses his lips. "I was about to say you're up late, actually."
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"Or you’re up early."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 5:09 PM
"Whatever." He goes back to his room and listens for the sound of her going downstairs.
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This sound is quickly followed by arguing.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 5:12 PM
He breathes a sigh of relief, then quietly moves to his wife's room to check the drawer again.
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It’s the same as yesterday.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 5:15 PM
"...Okay." Storming down the stairs, he re-enters the kitchen, shaking his head to show that he disagrees with this. "Maria, come on." He's speaking directly to the one who isn't his daughter.
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"What? Did you put her up to this?" Maria Sr.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 5:19 PM
"Put her up to what? Being her own person? Jesus Christ, Maria, at least make it less obvious when you're projecting." He begins making pizza toast, sprinkling leftover shredded cheddar over white bread.
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"Projecting? Projecting!? Please. …Please! What on earth am I projecting about when I’m upset that my daughter is trying to avoid me by erasing everything I do for her!" Maria Sr.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 5:26 PM
"That's exactly what you're projecting about." He pokes her on the nose. "You think I'm putting her up to something by giving her the option of not participating in this insane proxy war you're trying to wage?"
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"Proxy war? There is no proxy war. She’s my child and I’ll raise her how I want. Who do you think brought her into this world? Who do you think went through months of labour 4 separate times just so you could ruin them all?"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 5:32 PM
"Ruin them how, exactly?" His tone hasn't been as directly confrontational, his dissatisfaction manifesting with an unusual sense of calm. And smug. More so smug.
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"Half our children won’t even acknowledge we exist. Our oldest son's a worthless leech as a landlord who never works. Is it so much to ask that I have a legacy in at least one of my children?"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 5:42 PM
"They won't acknowledge you exist, maybe. You had four chances to leave an impression on them, and you didn't seize any of them. Have you ever considered, Maria, that you're just not an interesting person?"
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"Just not- Oh, fuck you. You’re so full of yourself. Where did you get that? What makes you think you’ve earned any of this arrogance?"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 5:49 PM
"Sincerely, Maria. You keep talking about leaving this impression of yourself on your kids, but do you have any idea what that even is? Do you have anything worthwhile going on inside your head? I think that all you have in there is a bunch of aimless, incoherent white noise dancing around, and the only way you know how to manifest it is by being as obnoxious as possible."
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"I have plenty of aim, you just refuse to ever let me do what I fucking want!”
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 5:52 PM
"Describe them to me. Describe what your goals are."
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"I have! Repeatedly! Are you stupid?"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 5:56 PM
"Ruining your kid's life doesn't count." He takes his breakfast out of the toaster oven. "Partially because you've already failed three times, so the fourth definitely won't fucking work, and partially because your efforts to ruin her are inherently aimless." He leaves the kitchen and crashes down on the couch.
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"I’m not ruining her life! I’m teaching her how to live her life correctly! How to not waste her life away in a place like this!"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:00 PM
He doesn't reply, turning on the TV and watching the news.
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"Oh great, ignoring me as soon as you stop winning. Really mature!"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:04 PM
"I give up, Maria. It isn't worth the breath if you still can't see it."
6:04 PM
He eats.
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"Have you ever even learned how to care about anyone except yourself?"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:17 PM
"I fundamentally never would've founded King Burger if I didn't care about other people."
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"What part of making people cook burgers proves you had empathy?"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:19 PM
He imitates a yapping mouth with his free hand, but doesn't reply.
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"You are such a child!"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:20 PM
Ouroboros continues eating.
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Maria Sr, fuming, left the room. "Maria, come on. We're going to school."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:22 PM
His attention is on the news, whatever it may be airing at the moment.
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There was a shooting last night, that's what the the news is talking about.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:25 PM
Any new details?
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It was Kerloe Fishery, though the relevant parties haven't been identified.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:28 PM
"I guess it'll be a problem if I want to serve fish burgers." He keeps absorbing the latest happenings™️ for a while.
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"Is this really all you're doing?" Ehn's voice appeared after a while.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:30 PM
He glances in whatever direction it's coming from.
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Ehn is sitting on the side of the couch.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:32 PM
He blinks.
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Still there.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:37 PM
“..Your name’s Ehn, isn’t it?”
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"That's correct! I am Ehn!"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:41 PM
“Ehn, have you ever noticed that all Italian food is exactly the same?” (edited)
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"Everything's exactly the same. It's all just atoms!"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:42 PM
He clasps his hands together. “That’s reductive.”
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"Meh."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:44 PM
“…Is that all you have to say for yourself?”
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"Everything's technically the same. It's all about the arrangement!"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:47 PM
“I see.” He pauses, looking away. “What do you want now?”
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"I want you to do something interesting, obviously!"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:49 PM
“Why?”
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"Why wouldn't I?"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 6:53 PM
“There have to be plenty of interesting things happening elsewhere right now. If you’re so invested in me specifically, just wait for a while. Sean still has King Burger, and I doubt he feels much attachment to the brand. I’ll have the restaurant back soon enough.”
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"Once you get King Burger back, that's when you get boring. You've gotta make the build up to that fun!"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 7:03 PM
“Hard work isn’t supposed to be fun.”
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"That's where you're wrong!"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 7:04 PM
“…Are you planning on meddling with things? I don’t understand your endgame.”
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"My endgame has nothing to do with you, really. I'm just enjoying you while I can."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 9:55 PM
“If you’re enjoying this, I pity you. I can only guess what you must think of the rest of humanity.” (edited)
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"...Hm." She smirked.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 10:20 PM
He turns back to the TV.
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"What if I could show you what to do next to get it back?"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 10:25 PM
He switches to a different news channel. “Like I said, it won’t be hard at this point. I don’t have an exact plan yet, but I’d be working on it right now if you weren’t here.”
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"No you wouldn't."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 10:26 PM
“Proof?”
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"Sheesh, how does anyone put up with you..." She jumped onto the TV. "But don't worry, I'll make you into your ideal self."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 10:30 PM
He looks up. “Is that what this is about?”
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"...Sort of. I'm just generous here."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/23/2023 10:32 PM
“You’ve been generous enough, giving my wife an easier time killing me.”
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"Oh please, she already had the gun. If anything, it’s thanks to me that you know now."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 4:36 PM
"I don't care what Godly power you imbibed it with. Either I take the gun, she notices it's missing, and correctly concludes that I'm the only person who would've taken it, or I leave it there and now have to deal with an empty ball of rage who has an especially powerful gun. It's lose-lose." (edited)
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"Maybe you could just be nicer to your wife? …Just kidding, don’t worry."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 4:39 PM
He blinks at the cat.
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"I don’t want you dying anytime soon, don’t worry. Just trust me and everything'll go perfectly."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 4:44 PM
"I've never felt so reassured in my life. It's an especially good sign when the trickster God dances around their point for this long."
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"I just want you to come with me so I can show you what to do next."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 4:46 PM
"...Okay." He gets up.
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Ehn walked out of the room and through the front door.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 4:47 PM
Ouroboros watches the news ticker scroll by for a solid half-minute before turning the TV off and leaving.
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Ehn hops in his car.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 4:52 PM
Ouroboros gets in the passenger's seat.
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"What? No… I obviously can’t drive."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 4:53 PM
"You can enchant my wife's gun, but you can't drive?"
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"There are a lot of limits to those deals!"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 5:02 PM
"Name them."
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"Well, for one thing… It’s 1 per person. And it’s just us right now."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 5:04 PM
"...So you'd be able to drive for me if you didn't enchant the gun?"
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"Maybe it would’ve happened to work out that way and you’d have a self-driving car. But really… Isn’t that such a boring idea?"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 5:05 PM
"I'd rather have that. Can you take back the gun?"
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"No, that’s not how it works…"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 5:07 PM
"...Fine." He shuffles over to the driver's seat and puts the key in the ignition.
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"Hm… Do I give you directions or just the address? Which one sounds more fun?"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 5:19 PM
He doesn't reply. How could one of those possibly be more fun than the other?
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"Booooring." She gives the address.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 5:24 PM
He sets up his phone's GPS. What is at said address?
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There are a lot of different offices.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 5:31 PM
He drives there.
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"Oh yeah, you should probably use a fake name with these guys. Just in case."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 5:33 PM
"...What am I supposed to be doing there?"
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"Just talk to them about your problems with the company. They’re specialists."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 5:49 PM
"...Specialists." This is incredibly stupid and unnecessary, he thought, but at least the reason he needed to use an alias made sense. It did not, however, explain why God was in contact with a bunch of crooked money-movers. Ouroboros did not need help. This was going to be the death of him. But whatever. He keeps driving.
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They arrive at the building. Ehn leaps out of the car and walks into the building.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 6:00 PM
... "I guess I need a false name." But that shouldn't have been a problem. Ouroboros already had upwards of fifty of those on hand. Well, they weren't literally false — there were real people who had those names and faces in Avengard, he was pretty sure. Presently or in the past. And they are, indeed, people who could've held the opinions he made them say, if he hadn't been such a fool all those years ago. He scrolls through all his alternative accounts and picks one out in his head at random before following after Ehn.
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She heads up a few flights of stairs into an bland-looking office space. There are 5 strong and intimidating looking men, led by this guy.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 6:11 PM
"...Hello." He glances down at Ehn.
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"Come on, you don’t need me to walk you through everything."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 6:20 PM
"I know. Can they see you?"
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"Is the something the matter?" Intimidating man. "Of course not." Ehn.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 6:28 PM
"...I'm sure we're both familiar with the one who put us in contact." He turns to the man, extending a hand. "I'm not familiar with you, though."
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"You’re not meant to be." He takes a pause. "I’m not sure what you meant, either. Aren’t you the one who came asking for me, Mr…?"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 7:01 PM
“Soniaquill. Grizz Soniaquill.” He offers a handshake.
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He shakes Ouroboros’s hand.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 7:12 PM
It’s a simple, firm handshake. “And you?”
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"People know me as Raven."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 7:15 PM
“That will do. Let’s not waste any time then, yes?”
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"If you insist. What’s the situation?"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 7:26 PM
Ouroboros clasps his hands together. “Do you know who Sean Niebel is?”
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"Should I?"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/24/2023 7:31 PM
“…Well, it’s not like it matters to me. He’s a business owner.”
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"And you want him gone?"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/25/2023 2:08 AM
"I'd like him out of the business, yes. It would make things a lot easier for me."
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"Do you have any preferences on the method?"
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/25/2023 2:29 PM
"I'll leave it to the experts."
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"We'll have him wrapped up by tomorrow."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/25/2023 3:41 PM
"Wonderful. Anything else I should know?"
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"Not unless there's more you want."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/25/2023 3:43 PM
"That won't be necessary. I'll be taking my leave now."
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Ehn smirks. The men wait for Ouroboros to leave.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/25/2023 3:44 PM
He glances down at Ehn, leaving and getting back in his car.
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"There, see? Perfect." Ehn follows him.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/25/2023 3:48 PM
"That felt... weird." He turns to Ehn, wherever she may be. "What the hell was that?"
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"You hired professionals, obviously."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/25/2023 3:52 PM
Ouroboros takes out his phone, trying to search for more information about the address. "Yes, but... that didn't feel like hiring professionals. That was... I don't know. It was like I was putting a hit on Sean or something."
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((Roll))
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/25/2023 3:59 PM
((5))
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Ouroboros can’t find any more information online.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/25/2023 4:00 PM
"This office isn't even anything. You'd think they'd at least try to put up a front."
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Ehn is gone.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 3:29 AM
"...Goddamnit."
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 4:42 AM
Ouroboros puts his hands on the wheel, a shoe resting on top of the gas pedal, but not yet pressing down. He'd need to leave quickly if he didn't want to come off as odd, but at the same time, he needed to think. He already decided it wasn't worth thinking about what Ehn was any further. There were technically many explanations as to what she could be, but he wanted to dismiss those immediately. Ehn couldn't have been man-made. Though he wasn't literally a technological insider, he liked to consider himself ahead of the curve on the latest advancements; he had no reason to believe a device existed that allowed a talking cat to be projected in his home. On the other hand, to admit that Ehn was some sort of supernatural entity was to give up. There's no logic to narrowing the possibilities down. Ehn was capable of this much, and she could be lying about what she isn't able to do, so it would be an exercise in futility. Her existence has been this well-hidden up until now — it was better to assume she can see and do anything. She is God. But if she truly was God, then what a depressing God she was. A God that saw him as a distraction to push around for fun. A God that had no faith in her people. A God who, in her infinite wisdom, had taken the most reductionist stance on life it was physically possible to have. Whatever may happen to Sean Niebel from here was not his fault. God had dipped her toes into the ugliest trenches of her world to deliver vengeance in Yale Tucker's name. Those people weren't just going to swindle him. They definitely weren't going to swindle him. They absolutely were not going to swindle him. Sean Niebel, who had doomed himself to a life with nothing to look forward to, was not going to get swindled. He wasn't going to get swindled. Ouroboros begins to drive. God decided that Sean Niebel wasn't going to get swindled. An eye for an eye, he supposed. It wasn't his place to interfere. He only cared about the restaurant. Sean was dangerous. (edited)
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This happens.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 1:26 PM
He drives in circles for a little while. If uninterrupted, he passes by Sean’s house from a distance.
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There’s no one around.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 1:47 PM
… “Alright.” He drives back home.
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No one’s home here either.
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Avengard / lelouch-maoziwam
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 2:15 PM
Lelouch waves bye to Gus and DOESN'T hold open the door for all the girls while eating cereal from her bag. Instead she opens it only for Jade and then walks inside with her. She doesn't eat cereal from her bag for hopefully obvious reasons.
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Jade cheerfully followed.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 2:28 PM
Lelouch walked to class with Jade.
Ehn/PC pinned a message to this channel. 8/20/2022 2:30 PM
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Shawn and Kite are absent.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 2:42 PM
Lelouch notices Maria when she arrives to class. Oh yeah... now with our new ability we can help her out! No need to ask Shawn and Kite to do it either anymore. I'll be sure to save her from that awful mother of hers. Lelouch then realizes that the two are absent and shrugs to herself. Dio VLR behavior.
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The teacher comes in and starts giving the lecture. I don’t have Wikipedia open rn I’ll fill in the blanks later.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 2:53 PM
Lelouch DISCREETLY whispers to Jade. "Hey, what if as our first mission of sorts we get Maria's mom out of her life? It could work as a test as well to see how long the effects of the perfume last. If it works, Maria finally won't have to live with that disgrace of a mother..."
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"Good idea! You’re a genius, Ms. Lelouch."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 2:57 PM
"I'm glad that you like it ☺️ I'll ask her if we can come over to 'apologize' to her mother after class."
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The teacher writes Pallet Collar on the board.
3:00 PM
"A pallet collar is a type of wooden packaging that works together with a classic wooden pallet or custom pallets. The main difference in comparison to a normal wooden box is the possibility to collapse a pallet collar when not in use. As such pallet collars have helped solve a problem in logistics. Pallet collars have increased in popularity worldwide in the past 20 years, with approximately 20,000,000 new collars manufactured each year worldwide. Each of the pallet collars is stacked on one another to form a box type of packing, but because of the convenient design they provide several important benefits that have high value in the storage and transportation industry."
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3:01 PM
"This is so boring... I wish we could learn about you instead." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 3:03 PM
"Maybe one day... though I guess it's less of a 'maybe' now?"
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"What are we waiting for?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 3:06 PM
"Well we can't just pull out that perfume in the middle of class. We don't even know if the effect is permanent! Let's take this one step at a time to ensure nothing goes wrong."
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"Alright. You're clearly much smarter than me, Ms. Lelouch."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 3:07 PM
"I just want to make sure we can succeed in achieving our vision 💜 "
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"To provide better transportation opportunities for more types of products, pallet collars were introduced to the market and followed the increased use of classic wooden pallets as a result of the growing popularity of containerized transportation on sea and land. Design A single pallet collar consists of four or six wooden boards (plastic boards are also used) and four or six metallic hinges that are used to hold the boards together. These hinges allow every pallet collar to collapse in order to save space, which is one of the most important factors in successful logistics. Pallet collars work together with classic and different types of pallets. Benefits of pallet collars Pallet collar dividers Pallet collars are practical for transporting heavy goods, such as paving stones . When quality pallet collars are used in the right way it is possible to optimise space in both warehouses and when they are transported. They provide fast and easy handling and assembling. Also, the access to the goods that are stored is ensured to be faster and easier. When pallet collars are not used and there are no products in this packaging it is possible to collapse them. In comparison to wooden boxes, these save up to more than 80% of space. Different types of products can be stored on pallets without the pallet collars, but they are still used in order to ensure safe multi-level both shelf and non-shelf storage which ensures warehouse optimisation. Using pallet collars make it possible to store more types of products on pallets which would usually be stored in classic wooden boxes. For example, different friable products can be stored when a customised pallet is used.[citation needed]"
3:15 PM
"Pallet collars construction It also ensures the usage of pallet collars that differ in heights and sizes in order to adjust the needed capacity of every individual packaging. Standardisation Standard pallet collars are manufactured in four heights: 100, 200, 300 and 400 mm. By using the needed heights and combining them together it is possible to closely match every single package to particular products. Three standard sizes are manufactured: 600x800, 800x1200 and 1000x1200 mm. These standard sizes complement the majority of most commonly used standard pallets. Customisation In order to provide quality working conditions and efficiency it is possible to manufacture any custom height and size, which can provide precise packaging for any type of products. Hinges can be customised too in order to provide better working conditions. For example, one side of the collar may open as a door, to provide easy access to stored goods. Materials Standard pallet collars are manufactured from plywood, which provides the necessary quality. OSB or plastic pallet collars are also often used. Each of the materials has advantages and disadvantages. Avoiding risks To form the needed packaging from pallet collars, only collars from one manufacturer should be stacked on one another. While the majority of manufacturers use standard sizes, minor differences can occur due to the technology used in manufacturing. Such differences can cause significant safety issues."
3:15 PM
"Creative uses Used pallet collars are becoming popular for a variety of uses, following the popularization of pallets for many creative uses. One of the most immediate and obvious uses for pallet collars are as instant garden beds. The gardener can stack the pallet collars as high as needed and fill them with soil. They can be stacked and filled as steps and retaining walls. Pallet collars are an inexpensive material for a variety of uses.[citation needed] See also Palletizer International Standards For Phytosanitary Measures No. 15 (ISPM 15) - regulation of wood packaging material in international trade"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 3:18 PM
Lelouch ignores this lmao
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The teacher finishes her lecture and leaves.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 3:20 PM
((half of #lelouch-maoziwam is lelouch ignoring or not noticing things. this is because shes the only sane person in this incoherent world))
3:21 PM
((is this the only class of the day))
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((Yes))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 3:28 PM
"Maria, can I talk to you for a minute?" Lelouch asks this 👍
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"Oh, uh... Of course." Maria. (edited)
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 3:56 PM
"Look, I feel really bad about what happened with your mother, and I was hoping Jade and I could come over to properly apologize to her."
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"Oh, I don't think that's a good idea... She doesn't really like unannounced visitors, even if they're kind."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 3:58 PM
“We technically wouldn’t be visiting, just saying sorry and then leaving. We won’t even step a foot inside your home.”
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"Sorry, I still think-" Maria was interrupted by Jade spraying her in the face with the perfume.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 4:07 PM
((pro gamer move))
4:11 PM
“J-Jade! What do you think you’re doing??” Lelouch is taken aback for a second but calms down. “Wait, no, I can make this work. Thanks Jade.” She turns to Maria. “Take us to your mother.” She then waits for her to respond before remembering that that doesn’t in fact work without Jade telling her to do what she says. “Could you tell her to listen to me please?”
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"Listen to everything Ms. Lelouch tells you to do without question." Jade. "Alright." Maria.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 4:12 PM
Lelouch repeats what she told Maria before.
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"Alright." Maria walked out of the class.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 4:14 PM
Lelouch followed her with Jade.
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Maria took them out of school, and walked toward her home.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 4:20 PM
“So Maria, why is it that you put up with a mother like yours? You deserve so much better!”
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"I don't exactly have any other choice."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 4:28 PM
“Well you won’t have to worry about her for long 💜
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"Are you going to kill her?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 4:34 PM
“I wouldn’t go that far unless you wanted me to. Honestly, I haven’t thought too far ahead, but I was simply thinking of having her leave the city and country or something.”
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"But then I'd be stuck with my dad."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 4:37 PM
“Is he as bad as your mom?”
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"Mom says he's worse."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 4:37 PM
Poor Maria, having not only one terrible parent but two…
4:39 PM
“Look, I’ll get rid of them both and I’ll find somewhere else for you to stay.” Perhaps Carolyn could help me out since it’s not like I can keep her and Jade both in the apartment.
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"I don't want to be alone."
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"You can come stay with us. Ms. Lelouch is very accommodating." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 4:42 PM
“Is that really alright with you Jade?” If I was able to be with Maria at home a few weeks ago I’d be ecstatic, but I don’t want to sacrifice my time with the gf… (edited)
4:43 PM
“We could leave her with Carolyn as well. I’m sure she’d be nothing but kind to her.”
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"I'm not selfish." Jade,
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 4:48 PM
“W-well it’s not selfish! It’s just that I uh. I like my alone time with you as much as I also like the thought of helping Maria… I wouldn’t be saying this anyways if I didn’t think Carolyn would treat her right!!”
4:48 PM
“But if you don’t think the same then I guess there’s no problem taking her in.”
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"Of course I value my alone time with you. I just know the world would be better if more people could be with you."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 4:52 PM
“If you say so… I guess we’ll definitely have to get Shuichi out of the picture since I doubt I could pull off sneaking you both in, even with Gus’s help.”
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They arrived at Maria's home.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 4:54 PM
“So Maria, what do you want us to do with your parents? Is your dad even home right now?”
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"He usually is, but he's been busy lately. And... Can't you just leave me with them?" Maria. "No." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 5:12 PM
Lelouch nodded. “What she said. They won’t give you the happy life you should have.”
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"Then can you just make her let me go, and that's it?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 5:16 PM
“Well I could, but then wouldn’t she need some form of punishment? Anything to pay back for how she’s treated you? I want you to tell me the truth, don’t you feel any anger towards her?”
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"No."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 5:18 PM
“No?? So you’re telling me that she’s made it to seem like what she does is normal? Disgusting.”
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"Exactly." Maria. (edited)
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 5:21 PM
((is it jade or maria saying this?))
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((No way to know))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 5:21 PM
((wild))
5:24 PM
“You agree yet you still aren’t able to laugh, cry, and get angry?? You really are too perfect and kind for your own good. At least I’m here to appreciate you while your parents don’t.”
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"I was agreeing with her being normal." Maria.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 5:28 PM
((i can read))
5:28 PM
((sorry i lied i can’t actually))
5:29 PM
((I JUST REALIZED THE JOKE OF THE NAME MARIA I HATE AG UUUUUUUU))
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"I was agreeing with her being normal." Maria.
Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 5:30 PM
“It’s not, Maria. It’s really not.”
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"..." Awkward silence from Maria. "Repeat what Ms. Lelouch said." Jade. "It's not normal." Maria.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 5:37 PM
“I don’t have the best family life either Maria, so believe me when I say that I know what it’s like. But we can support each other, and I’ll make sure to give you something much greater than what you currently have.”
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"Alright." Maria.
5:38 PM
Jade walked up to the house's front door and knocked.
5:43 PM
Maria's mother opened the door. "You 2 again? I told you-" Jade sprayed her. "Obey every command Lelouch gives you."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 5:43 PM
“Answer me. Where is Maria’s father?”
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"He's dead." Maria's mom. "She means her father." Maria.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 5:44 PM
“Oh, you two have the same name?”
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"Yes." Both Marias.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 5:47 PM
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“Where is your husband, then.”
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"I don’t know." Maria Sr. ((1984 gif you cannot meet Ouroboros Stanley))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 5:49 PM
((this is so fucked up))
5:50 PM
“How can we find him?”
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"I don’t know. He doesn’t usually interact with anyone." Maria Sr.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 5:53 PM
“When will he arrive back here?”
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"I don’t know." Maria Sr.
5:55 PM
"If he doesn’t pay attention to Maria, we can just take her." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 5:57 PM
“I’m just worried about him possibly calling the police… Perhaps we can have her mother call him saying she’s leaving on a trip with her?”
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"We’re taking Maria Sr. as well?" Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 5:59 PM
“Of course not. It’d just be so he doesn’t question their whereabouts.” (edited)
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"Where would she be then?" Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 6:23 PM
“I’m still not quite sure what I’ll do with her…”
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"Are you planning to torture her?" Jade. "Please don’t torture me." Maria Sr.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 6:26 PM
“No, no need for torture. Maria Sr., I want you to admit to Maria that how you’ve treated her has been awful.”
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"How I’ve treated you has been awful. Even if you’re painfully indecisive." Maria Sr.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 6:28 PM
“How is indecisiveness a reason to treat your child terribly??”
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“Apologize for that as well! You have no right to be harsh on your daughter and look down on her!”
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"I’m sorry for calling you painfully indecisive, even if it’s true." Maria Sr.
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"You’re just making her say that." Maria Jr.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 6:50 PM
“No, tell her! Apologize for not being a worthy mother. And mean it! Reflect on your actions!”
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"I’m sorry for not being a worthy mother." Maria Sr. "Please just stop it!" Maria Jr. "Do not question Ms. Lelouch." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 7:10 PM
“I won’t stop! I need you to see that you won’t be happy here. You can’t be happy here! This woman stands here admitting that she was awful to you yet still shows no remorse. She still goes out of her way to point out your nonexistent flaws! I need you to see that and remember it so you won’t regret it later when I take you in!”
7:10 PM
“I’m doing this for you, Maria.”
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"Why not simply force her to accept it?" Jade. "You have the ability."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 7:14 PM
“That would be the same as giving up on her, but I refuse to do that now. I believe in Maria.”
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"It doesn't matter how Maria feels about this. You can decide how she feels. That was the whole point of this ability! To make sure you could help everyone!"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 7:20 PM
“That would be like treating her as her mother though, like all those scumbags we’re going to take care of. She still deserves to have the freedom of feeling unlike them.”
7:21 PM
“Look, if it gets that point I’ll tell her to accept it, but as it is now I believe she can come to terms on this by herself.”
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"She'll never believe it, Ms. Lelouch. Your words are more impactful without using a proxy." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 7:24 PM
“Maria, is what she is saying true?”
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"Yes." Both Marias.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 7:26 PM
“I see…”
7:32 PM
“I’m sorry for wasting your time then, Jade.” Lelouch took a deep breath. “Maria. Uh, Maria Jr., I mean. Accept that your mother is an unfit parent. Accept that the life you lived here was not one that you should’ve had. Accept that your future life with Jade and I will be a happy one that’s much preferable to the one you had here. I will make sure to create a world that you can enjoy living. Trust me.
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"My mother is an unfit parent. The life I lived here was not one that I should have had. My future life with you and Jade will be a happy one that's much preferable to the one I had here. You will create a world that I can enjoy living. I trust you." Maria Jr.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 7:39 PM
"It... it really is that easy, huh. Well it seems like we're done with Maria then." Lelouch turned to Maria Sr. "Text your husband that you and your daughter are on some trip out of the country. Say whatever you need to as long as you're sure he'll believe it. Then travel wherever you want but don't come back. Do not contact your daughter or husband. Live the rest of your life remembering how shitty you were to her and how you will not be forgiven for it."
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"Understood." Maria Sr. entered the house.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 7:51 PM
"It's uncanny how easy it is."
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"What now, Ms. Lelouch?" Jade smiled like everything went back to normal. "There you are." Gus pulled up to the house in a car.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:11 PM
"Oh! Hello Gus!"
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"Hanging out with more friends?" He doesn’t seem to be in a great mood.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:16 PM
"About that, I was going to take in my friend Maria here. Would you be able to help out like you have been with Jade?"
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"Yeah. But I think you need to come with me somewhere first."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:17 PM
"Can they come with?" (edited)
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"…" He took a moment. "Sure."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:19 PM
"Alright then." Lelouch opened the car door for Jade and Maria and then got in herself.
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All 3 got in, but who’s riding shotgun?
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:22 PM
Lelouch is because she's cool like that.
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The car drives to the hospital.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:23 PM
"Uhhh why are we going to the hospital? What happened??"
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"I’d rather not elaborate in front of them. I guess Jade already knows, but…" He gives Lelouch a guilty look.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:26 PM
"Gus, who is it that's in there."
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"Sophie Wight."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:29 PM
"Sophie?? Is she alright?? What happened to her??"
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"If you’ll recall, they took you trying to get her. I told em she was off-limits. You’d get hurt if she died. Their solution was to kidnap her until they got permission to kill her or were able to arrange a replacement to fool you. She didn’t agree to those ‘terms'." He got out of the car.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:33 PM
"She's not dead though? Or else she wouldn't be here. Right?"
8:33 PM
Lelouch is also getting out of the car I'm guessing the others are too.
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Maria is waiting in the car but Jade is following.
8:35 PM
Gus led them into the hospital. "She’s here to see Sophie Wight."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:36 PM
Actually before that happens Lelouch tells Maria to come with them. Wouldn't want her getting kidnapped or something.
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Maria follows then.
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Gus led them into the hospital. "She’s here to see Sophie Wight."
Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:40 PM
Lelouch follows him yep. She's anxious for obvious reasons.
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The hospital staff brought them to a patient room. "She’s right in here." Sophie was unconscious, and covered in those intense medical supplies like IV tubes, blood transfusion packs, and breathing cables. That kind of thing. "We don’t know when she’ll wake up. If ever." Hospital staff.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:45 PM
((this is just like in [INSERT ANIME WITH CUTE GIRLS HERE]))
8:46 PM
"Gus, how did she get like this?? You talked to the people who hurt her, right? Where are they??"
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"The person who did this to her, apparently, is Sam Kidink. He’s on the run now." Gus. (edited)
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:48 PM
((NCNDEKFDKNE))
8:48 PM
((NO FUCKING WAY THATS SAM KIDINK RIGHT THERE IN THE LELOUCH CHANNEL))
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((You’ve met Sam))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:49 PM
((i know but still i didn't expect that lmao))
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((:troll:))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:50 PM
"Sam Kidink? The name sounds so familiar but I can't quite place it... We have to find him!"
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"I have to find him. As for now, everyone should back off from her. The world's quieting down now. So… Enjoy your days. I’ll handle all the difficult stuff."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 8:56 PM
"I'm sorry Gus but you said you were going to make sure she didn't get hurt and now she's ended up in this condition. If I come with you, I can both help and not have to worry."
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"I’m sorry."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:03 PM
"No... you're right. I just need a second." Lelouch sits down on one of those hospital visitor chair things that exist. Sophie was the last person this Sam kid hurt, but it's not like anything worse can happen as long as I keep an eye on Jade and Maria. If I stay with them and let Gus handle things, we can continue working towards the perfect world without much risk. The downside is that I can't find Sam myself, but there's more to the world than only Sophie now. I have to think about everybody.
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Lelouch received the message in #carolyn-and-lelouch.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:15 PM
Lelouch snaps out of her thoughts and briefly checks her phone. That's right... there's still people like Carolyn out there. I can't focus only on Sophie whenever I'm so close to greatness. Lelouch got up from the chair. "I trust you to find this Sam, Gus. I'll stay with Jade and Maria so please, do your best to find him and pay him back for hurting Sophie."
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"Alright." The traces of a smile rose. "Do you need a ride home?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:16 PM
"I would appreciate that, thank you." Lelouch smiled back.
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Gus headed back to the car.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:18 PM
Lelouch did with Maria and Jade as well.
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((I’m sorry for making you insecure about this.)) (edited)
9:18 PM
Gus drove back to the apartment complex.
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((I’m sorry for making you insecure about this.)) (edited)
Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:19 PM
((Lmao don't worry it's funny because of the previously mentioned joke of metanarrative. This is intentional now))
9:19 PM
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Gus drove back to the apartment complex.
Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:20 PM
Complex? I find it quite simple. Lelouch thinks this
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Jade agrees but doesn’t say this or think this because Lelouch didn’t say it out loud.
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9:22 PM
Gus stopped in front of the complex yup. "You need help getting up to your room?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:28 PM
"No, we're good. Shuichi isn't home right now, is he?" (edited)
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"He is."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:30 PM
"Damn. It is what it is I guess."
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"So do you need that help?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:31 PM
"I'll handle it, thanks though."
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"Alright. Goodnight, Lelouch." Maria and Jade got out of the car.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:33 PM
"Night." Lelouch got out and 👋d.
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He waved back and drove away.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:36 PM
"Alright guys, I got a message from Carolyn earlier asking if I wanted to go out for dinner with her. I didn't want to respond right away in case you both weren't feeling up to it, though."
9:36 PM
"I think it'd be nice for you to meet her."
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"I'm fine with whatever you want, Ms. Lelouch. So is Maria."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:39 PM
"Well I'd like to go so I guess that's decided 💜 " Lelouch pulled out her phone. (( https://discord.com/channels/959192904184778753/980288731917455390/1010725134170071140 )) (edited)
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No immediate response.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:44 PM
Fucked up. Lelouch thinks this.
9:45 PM
"She hasn't responded yet so we may as well go inside. Jade, if anything goes wrong I'll need you to be prepared to use that perfume."
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"Alright." Jade nodded.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:47 PM
Lelouch went inside and up the elevator with the besties. (edited)
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Jade panicked suddenly. "It's not here!"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:54 PM
"The perfume??"
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"It's gone! I had it back at the hospital, I'm sure!"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:56 PM
“Shit… Gus shouldn’t have gotten too far. I’ll call him and he can drive us back.”
9:56 PM
Lelouch calls Gus 👍
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The elevator opened on the penthouse.
9:59 PM
((Session end))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 10:00 PM
((image of peter griffin in front of the door and lelouch walks in with two bunny girls))
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((Saturday))
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The elevator opened on the penthouse.
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Lelouch calls Gus 👍
Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 5:35 PM
Lelouch is still doing this.
5:35 PM
And also stays in the elevator and presses the button for the lobby.
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He doesn’t pick up.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 5:37 PM
"What the fuck, Gus!! Pick up!!" Lelouch keeps trying to call him.
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The line is occupied.
5:38 PM
The elevator descends down to the lobby.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 5:39 PM
"Goddammit! Jade why did you leave that out of your sight!? You know how important it is!!"
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"I’m sorry, Ms. Lelouch!" She got down on her knees and begged. "Please forgive me!"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 5:43 PM
"Just get up! Where did you last have it?"
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She got up. "I’m sure I had it when I was in the car."
5:45 PM
The elevator opened on Carolyn Blythe in the lobby.
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Avengard / sean-niebel
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((No))
4:36 PM
An unfamiliar woman’s voice comes from behind Sean. "Hang up. Don’t call them."
4:38 PM
There is a white dog just kind of standing there. "I can get you out of this."
4:41 PM
"Oh, she can’t see me."
4:44 PM
The dog is there. "I’m not a dog though. I am Ehn!"
4:49 PM
"I’m serious, you need to get out of here! The cops are behind this!"
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 4:52 PM
The hallucinations aren't stopping, no matter how much I try to calm down. Is this because of my wound?
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"I am very much real!"
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 4:55 PM
I take a pen from the table and throw it at the dog.
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It goes through.
5:02 PM
"Great! I don’t have much time, so I’ll hurry this along. I can grant you a magic ability, and in exchange you’ll owe me a favour down the line. The ability will manifest in an item nearby, and you can just use it as long as you have the item."
5:04 PM
She begins searching around for something.
5:09 PM
She stopped at Sean's pocket. "Your keys."
5:12 PM
"I did! Sheesh… It’s in your keys."
5:13 PM
"I dunno, try it out."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 5:15 PM
Still sitting on the chair, I sigh and put my hand in my pocket.
I grab the keys, but don't take them out of the pocket.
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Nothing.
5:16 PM
"Try them on something!"
5:18 PM
"Use it on a keyhole, I dunno!"
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 5:19 PM
Are there any visible keyholes anywhere in the room that are not on the door which the masked people are trying to break down? (edited)
5:25 PM
"Try… The window?"
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"There’s a shotgun in the back of that car." Ehn hopped up onto the window sill and pointed at a different car closer to the window.
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Ehn follows. "They're not after her. Don't bring her with you."
5:58 PM
Ehn leapt through the closed doors and sat in the back of the car.
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 6:01 PM
I drive away.
For now, I'll just drive. Somewhere. I'll decide on where we are heading after I see if we are being pursued or not.
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"Not a dog."
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"I'm only visible to those who I've made a deal with."
6:26 PM
"Whoops!" She smirked. "You're right. I don't actually need you to agree to the deal to make it. Your keys were magic the second you heard me. You should keep that secret though... Consider it a secret advantage. Oughta pay off sometime, probably."
6:28 PM
"Not much. Or really anything at all. I just want to watch."
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Sean Niebel 8/19/2022 6:32 PM
So... magical talking dogs. Are apparently actually real. There are no statistics to help me with this. Maybe it is telling the truth. Maybe not. I don't know how magical dog logic works. Better to think about this after I solve the immediate problems.
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((Saturday))
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 2:02 PM
I check if my bank account still says 0$.
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It still says 0$.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 2:44 PM
I get out of the car.
Does the dog follow?
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Ehn does not follow. She stays in the car.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 2:48 PM
I look back at the car. "There are still things I need to know." I say to no one in particular.
I say it while looking at the dog.
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"I’ll see you later. Another one of my elusive targets is on the way, and I’d like to get her already." (edited)
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 3:03 PM
Is it normal for the hospital lobby to be so empty?
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((It is when I want to not have to characterize npcs.)) (edited)
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Avengard / carolyn-blythe
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Carolyn was treated quickly yup. Sean is not yet out of the surgery because his wound is more complex. Carolyn still feels a bit woozy from the anaesthesia, and she can’t move her shoulder too much, but she’s otherwise fine.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 3:28 PM
Carolyn remains in the hospital lobby for now. "This was certainly quite the unexpected ordeal, but I'm glad it wasn't too much of a hassle. These hospital workers are quite good at their jobs, I'm glad there's competent people in such an important field, we wouldn't want people dying before they're happy. Now then, what to do... I doubt James and I will stop being targeted immediately, so sticking together would be best. I've also got that meeting with Lelouch to get to, though... I did suggest meeting in a public space, so James might be fine with joining once he's out." Carolyn checks the current time, and how long ago she received a reply from Lelouch. (edited)
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A few minutes ago.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 3:35 PM
"It's good that I haven't kept her waiting... I suppose I could wait for Mr. Kingsley to finish in surgery and then confirm with him what to do. There was also that key that I wanted to ask him about... Why was he able to open and start up their car... I don't want to assume anything, he could have had a chance to swipe it off of them before I got there, but if he didn't... No, I shouldn't bring it up, I don't want him to think I'm suspicious of him. Trusting each other is important here. Speaking of, I should probably keep my other allies up to date." Carolyn gives Gus a call.
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He picked up. "…"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 3:39 PM
"Hello there, I hope I'm not calling at an inconvenient time. I wanted to let you know that I was just attacked by some armed men at my place of work. Don't worry, I've already been treated, but I was wondering if there was anything you might know? I really have no idea who they were, or why they attacked me, and you're my one connection to this side of the world, so I thought I'd ask."
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"…Wasn’t us." He spoke with unusual bitterness.
3:42 PM
"No one would dare touch you right now. Were you alone?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 3:45 PM
"Ah, no, I was with a James Kingsley, he was visiting my office. Although, I'm not sure if that's his real name. I saw him in the news called Sean Niebel before."
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Audible gasp. "Get the hell out of there. We’ll handle it. Do not speak to him any more. Just get away." After a pause, he spoke angrily. "You can manage that bit of selfishness, surely?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 3:50 PM
"Ah, mmm... Yes, I don't have a problem with that. I can't exactly do much to help him myself, anyway, so if that's what you think is best... I'll trust you. I just want to ask, can you promise me that you'll try to make things turn out fine for him?"
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"The boss has a… Special interest in him. He’ll be fine. Luckily, he’s not pure evil like the boss’s other passion projects." With this one, the tone of his voice begins to sound clearly forced.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 3:54 PM
"Very well. I'll leave him be, then. Thank you for the advice, it's nice to feel like someone has my back... Even if it's just because you're forced to."
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He hung up.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 3:58 PM
Carolyn quickly makes her way out of the hospital. "I suppose this means I can return to my original plans for the day... I do feel a bit bad, but I trust Gus's judgement." Carolyn checks on her phone if there's any good restaurants near her apartment, to suggest to Lelouch.
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There are some rather fancy places in that area yeah.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 4:10 PM
"Hm, I don't like to spend too much of my money on things like this, but I have been pretty good about saving up... It wouldn't hurt to go to a nice place for a meal if I want to get close enough to work on her. I should probably head home and get a change of clothes first, though." Carolyn checks how long it would take her to get to her apartment from here.
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The hospital is only like 2 blocks from Carolyn's apartment.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 4:17 PM
"Alright, I don't know if she's home, and I don't want to run into her on my way in, so I should suggest a place after I've returned and left." Carolyn heads to her apartment.
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((Rei's running a little late, I’ll pause until she gets here. Shouldn’t take that long))
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Carolyn is now in the apartment lobby.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 5:37 PM
Carolyn uses the elevator to head to her floor.
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The elevator arrived with Lelouch and 2 girls of her age inside.
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Avengard / sean-niebel
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Sean woke up post-surgery. He has been placed in a wheelchair temporarily, and is slightly woozy from anaesthesia. He is otherwise fine.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 4:28 PM
Good. So, what do I do next? I gather my thoughts. I think I succeeded at getting that girl involved. Even if that dog told the truth and she isn't in danger, I need someone to help me, especially for money issues. Yes, that dog... I still don't know what to think. The existence of this dog defies common sense. If I tried to punch a wall, my hand would hurt. This is common sense. The same common sense that tells me ghost dogs cannot exist. So, if a ghost dog exists, what can I even be sure of? How much of my common sense is actually correct? I don't know. And I can't even ask anyone except the dog, and I can't trust the dog. Humans are complicated, but the logic behind their actions can be understood. With the ghost dog... What can it even want? It doesn't need food, it can't use money. Does it have...family? Emotions? Is it even actually sentient? Maybe it's a projection of my inner thoughts or some other insane concept like that. So, when it gave me the keys... Right. The keys. I check if I still have my keys. And my phone.
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Sean's things are being kept in a locker room, but they're all there.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 4:33 PM
Good. I take them from the locker room.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 4:41 PM
So, what exactly do they do? Everything I used them on felt intuitively right, but now that I try to sort it out, there's no pattern. It's not "opening things", they also started a car. It's not "doing what the other keys can do", the window didn't need a key, there wasn't even a keyhole. Actually, maybe there is some information on these things? There is a lot of "information" on supernatural which I always thought was just completely made up. I take out my phone to look it up, see my lock screen asking for a password and stop. Would this count? I touch the screen with my keys. (edited)
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This does nothing.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 4:47 PM
Interesting. I put my keys back and search on the internet for anything that looks relevant about talking ghost dogs.
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Nothing.
4:48 PM
It's late night at this point, by the way.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 4:51 PM
By the way, was I told how long I'd have to stay here after the surgery?
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Sean can leave whenever at this point. No comment was said about the wheelchair.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 4:56 PM
I look up Carolyn Blythe's contact information. Anything like e-mail or social media accounts.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 5:02 PM
I create a new twitter account named "James Kingsley" and send her a direct message.
It's me. How are you?
While I wait for the answer, I try standing from the wheelchair and walking around the room.
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Sean can walk but it's painful.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 5:12 PM
I sit back. In any case, the hospital should be safer than my house right now. They've already broken in once, plus I don't want to be alone. I don't care what they steal, but I don't want to die without accomplishing anything. And... this entire situation with the dog gave me something unique. Even if it doesn't seem too big, it's something that no one else has. Something outside of the scope of statistics that have been denying everything I could think of before. Something that might become a tool to achieve what I've been trying to achieve all this time. I remember the way Carl found Carolyn Blythe and try to reverse image search the photo of the man who has broken into my house.
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What a lovely coincidence. The man you are trying to google search enters your hospital room.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 5:14 PM
Oh. What floor am I on?
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The first.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 5:19 PM
I move towards the window while watching the man, getting ready to escape through the window if he tries to pull out a gun.
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"I'm not the danger here."
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 5:22 PM
I nod.
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"You need to get out of here. Hide somewhere safe. You got a safe house or anything?"
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 5:25 PM
"Why do you care?"
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"I can’t say."
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 5:31 PM
"Why would I trust you, then?"
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"Up to you. I’m not in the mood to suck up."
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 5:34 PM
"Who even are you?"
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"None of your concern."
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 6:28 PM
"Anything else?" (edited)
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"No. I can drive you if needed, but you have to hide somewhere quiet. Someone’s after you."
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 6:30 PM
"Who?"
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"I have no idea. Not one of the usual players. If I had to guess, I’d say one of your internet stalkers."
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 6:32 PM
"Usual players?"
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"I’m not giving you names."
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 6:34 PM
"Hm. You said you can drive? What kind of car do you have?"
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"Red. I don’t know brands." He groaned.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 6:38 PM
"Hm... I need to think about it. Give me some time."
6:40 PM
I take out my phone, then put it back. "Can you wait in the hallway?"
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He left the room without a word.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 6:42 PM
I leave through the window and search for his car in the parking lot.
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There is more than 1 red car around.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 6:47 PM
I search for the red car I've seen him in on Monday.
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Oh you saw it I forgot
6:59 PM
Yeah it’s there.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 6:59 PM
Anyone inside?
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No one.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 7:00 PM
I touch its door with my keys.
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The door flies open.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 7:07 PM
I get inside, start the car and drive to a part of city which is far from here. There, I find a place that doesn't have any people walking around and has at least one other car parked nearby and stop there. (edited)
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This happens yes
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 7:17 PM
I look through the glovebox, the back of the car and every other place you could put something in. Maybe the things there will help me understand something about what's going on. (edited)
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There are guns in the glovebox. The car is empty otherwise.
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Sean Niebel 8/27/2022 7:49 PM
Hm. Where do I go now? Since that man so easily got to my hospital room, that place definitely isn't safe. My house isn't safe either. Maybe... the cabin? No. Too risky. I've told the police about it, so if the dog didn't lie there's a good chance they are already waiting for me there, to kill me just like I killed Yale Tucker. ...He was a worthless person. I was right to kill him. I take a gun from this car, then move to a different one and drive out of town. I stop the car somewhere away from the commonly used roads, and sleep there in the car. (edited)
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The chapter ends.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/19/2022 4:04 PM
Carolyn_Blythe: I'm sorry I couldn't make it yesterday, I'm not used to checking for messages on here. I was wondering if you'd be fine having dinner together today instead? Maybe we could go out to eat at a restaurant, if you're not busy.
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((This message is sent chronologically much later than Lelouch's current time. I’ll tell you when it catches up))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/20/2022 9:40 PM
MaoMao: Hello! Today would be great. Are you okay with me bringing two of my friends though? They're staying over at my place since they have nowhere else to go, and I'm hesitant to leave them there alone.
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They’re all in the lobby yup.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 5:54 PM
"O-oh! Hello Carolyn!" Lelouch tried her best to smile.
5:54 PM
Also she is walking out of the elevator because that's what people do. I think.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 5:55 PM
Carolyn looks a bit surprised, and looks over her shoulder before responding "Ah, I wasn't expecting to run into you so soon... I saw your message, I assume these are the two friends you mentioned? I'm perfectly fine with them joining us, don't worry about that." (edited)
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"Are you Carolyn?" The green haired girl looked at her carefully.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 5:55 PM
"Thank you. I was actually wondering though, you haven't happened to run into Gus, have you?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 5:57 PM
Carolyn responds to the green haired girl "Yes, I'm Carolyn. Carolyn Blythe, to be specific. I don't believe I've had the pleasure of finding out your name." she then turns to Lelouch "And, well... Yes, I have seen him today. Why, did something happen?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 5:59 PM
"That's Jade. And yes, something did in fact happen and I need to find Gus as soon as possible. I would greatly appreciate it if you could tell me where you last saw him."
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Jade nods at her name being said(she’s Jade).
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 6:02 PM
Carolyn takes a moment to respond "...My apologies, but I don't think I'll be very helpful when it comes to this. The last I saw of him was when he dropped me off somewhere, I assume he would be long gone by now. I didn't ask where he was going after."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 6:05 PM
"It's fine, thank you anyways." Lelouch 🙂s. "I'll just keep calling him until he picks up."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 6:06 PM
"I was actually meaning to ask, if it isn't prying too much, what is your relationship with Gus? He seems to really care about you."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 6:08 PM
"Sorry, I would love to keep talking but now isn't a great time." Lelouch then walks towards the door to the outside while calling Gus' number.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 6:10 PM
Carolyn calls out as Lelouch begins to leave "Oh, are we still on for dinner tonight? Sorry to be a bother, I just want to make sure."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 6:11 PM
"If things work out, yes. I'll DM you on Twitter when I find him."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 6:12 PM
"Thank you, I'll keep an eye out. And I wish you luck... Just, if you would, please don't tell him about our plans, okay?"
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"Why not?" Jade.
6:13 PM
The 3rd girl is passively observing.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 6:14 PM
"Gus has... a bit of a grudge against me. I don't think he would exactly approve of me meeting with Lelouch. He almost shot me the other day because he thought I'd done something to her, can you believe it?" Carolyn gives a reassuring smile while saying this.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 6:16 PM
"Sorry about that again. It really is ridiculous that he thought that."
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"Are you a dangerous person?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 6:17 PM
"Of course she's not, don't be rude."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 6:18 PM
"Well, I guess I can't prove I'm not dangerous. But if you'll take my word for it, then no, I wouldn't describe myself that way. I'm just a simple therapist living my life the best I can."
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Lelouch Maoziwam
"Of course she's not, don't be rude."
"I’m sorry, Ms. Lelouch."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 6:18 PM
"It's fine."
6:18 PM
((Is gus still not picking up?))
6:19 PM
((i have to go for a bit to eat dinner sorry)) (edited)
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Gus is still not picking up.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 6:39 PM
Lelouch starts spam texting Gus.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 6:40 PM
"Well, I'll leave you to it. Like I said, I wish you luck." Carolyn goes to take the elevator.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 6:42 PM
Lelouch 👋s.
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Channel split.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 6:45 PM
@MaoMao: Gus please pick up!!
6:46 PM
@MaoMao: Come over here ASAP!!
6:46 PM
@MaoMao: It's important!!
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@MaoMao: Gus answer me!!
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@MaoMao: Gus!
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@MaoMao: Gus!
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@MaoMao: Gus!
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@MaoMao: Gus!
6:46 PM
((implications are gus has twitter this is a thing now))
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Gus does not have twitter.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 6:51 PM
((wtf. i guess this is via imessage or something then...)) (edited)
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Gus: Busy sorry
6:53 PM
Gus: Important business
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 6:54 PM
Lelouch: This is more important! Get over here right now!
6:55 PM
Am I really going to have to pull the Carolyn card... Lelouch: I think I may be in danger! Please come here ASAP (edited)
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Gus is typing •••
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7:00 PM
He doesn’t end up sending any message.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 7:01 PM
"Answer me jesus fucking christ!!"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 7:13 PM
Lelouch:
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Gus calls Lelouch.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 7:16 PM
"Finally!!" Lelouch answers the call.
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"Are you alright?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 7:18 PM
"No!! I need you here please I don't feel safe right now."
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"Why? What’s wrong?"
7:19 PM
He does sound very concerned.
7:19 PM
Sorry if it sounds like he doesn’t give a shit
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 7:20 PM
Lelouch mimics static noises like a Girlboss. "S-shit I'm breaking up. Please just get over here Gus!!"
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He sounded defeated. "…Fine. Where are you?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 7:26 PM
"I'm outside the apartment."
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He hung up.
7:27 PM
Gus ran in shortly after with a gun. "Lelouch? Are you alright?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 7:36 PM
"Gus! Thank god you're here!"
7:37 PM
"We need to go somewhere else immediately. I'll go get in the car." Lelouch left in the direction of the car. (edited)
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The Lelouch fansquad followed. The car is right there yup.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 7:40 PM
Lelouch got into the car and immediately grabbed the perfume if it was there.
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The perfume is not there.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 7:44 PM
"Hey Gus, you didn't happen to see a bottle of perfume in here did you?"
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"...Is that why you called?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 7:50 PM
"Of course not! I just thought I'd kill two birds with one stone."
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"I'm not giving you the perfume, Lelouch. Your father asked me to get it back from you."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 8:06 PM
"No, that's mine not his! You must've gotten it mixed up or something!"
8:07 PM
"Hand it over to me."
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"...Lelouch. Don't lie to me." He sighed, and got in the driver's seat.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 8:08 PM
"Seriously! I bought one that reminded me of mom."
8:08 PM
"Just please hand it over."
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"Are your friends going to get in?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 8:15 PM
"Yes but just hand me the perfume Gus. Please!"
8:15 PM
"At least let me show Shuichi myself that it isn't his."
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"Lelouch." He looked at her seriously. "Please, after all this... Do me the respect of not lying to me."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 8:20 PM
"I'm sorry Gus but it's extremely important that I have that. Please believe that I need it more than him."
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((Roll))
8:21 PM
"No."
8:21 PM
Jade and Maria got in.
8:22 PM
"Where are we going?" (edited)
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 8:23 PM
"I'm don't want to go anywhere without that perfume, Gus! Seriously, give it back!"
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"Then get out."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 8:30 PM
"Gus I'm begging you. I'll get on my hands and knees right now, even in this car."
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"I don't want you to beg. I want you to have the common decency to not steal your mother's perfume and lie to my face about it."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 8:32 PM
"I'm sorry for lying, really. I was just worried you wouldn't believe me if I told you how much it meant to me."
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"And how much is that?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 8:35 PM
"A lot, a whole fucking lot." <— Not a lie this happens.
8:35 PM
Lelouch looked straight into Gus' eyes when she said this too. Big fan of direct eye contact.
8:36 PM
"It's perfume, Lelouch."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 8:36 PM
"Do I really look like I'm lying...? I knew you wouldn't believe me..." Lelouch looked hurt.
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((Roll))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 8:38 PM
((16))
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He sighed, and handed over the perfume.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 8:45 PM
"Thank you so much, Gus." Lelouch held onto the perfume instead of giving it to Jade.
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"So, are we done?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 9:10 PM
"Yes. Again, I'm sorry for lying." Lelouch exited the car.
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He just sighed.
9:11 PM
The Lelouch squad followed Lelouch.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 9:24 PM
Lelouch walked to the elevator while simultaneously texting Carolyn.
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((End session.)) (edited)
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((Saturday))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/30/2022 11:53 AM
((i'm going to be an hour or two late))
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((I'm ghrk!ing out!!!!!))
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Lelouch Maoziwam
((i'm going to be an hour or two late))
Lelouch Maoziwam 9/2/2022 11:56 PM
((i might actually be more late than this because joke of exhaustion but who knows maybe i'll have energy tomorrow))
11:56 PM
((anyone else a fan of robots))
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Lelouch is. In the elevator.
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((anyone else a fan of robots))
Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 3:53 PM
((the robot presentation was Fine))
3:56 PM
Lelouch walked out of the elevator (she never actually pressed which floor and therefore has been standing in an unmoving giant machine).
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"Do you want me to spray her?" Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 3:58 PM
"It's fine, there's no need for us to spray her. I'll hold onto the perfume."
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"Do you distrust me, Ms Lelouch?" Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 4:01 PM
"Sorry, I just want to be more cautious from now on. Anyways, like I said before we have no need to use it on Carolyn."
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"I understand. I trust you with the perfume, Ms Lelouch."
4:02 PM
Carolyn arrived from the staircase.
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Carolyn is in the elevator.
7:02 PM
((Sorry I forgot details aren’t assumed(I would of course complain if details were assumed))) (edited)
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 7:03 PM
Carolyn takes the elevator to her floor.
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Carolyn’s phone rings.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 7:04 PM
Surprised, Carolyn checks to see who's calling.
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It’s Gus.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 7:07 PM
She answers "Hello Gus. I wasn't expecting to hear from you again so soon."
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"What did you do?"
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 7:09 PM
"...I don't really know how to answer that. All I've done since we last talked is make my way home."
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"Lelouch says you’re trying to kill her."
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 7:15 PM
"Ah, that's right, I did bump into her in the lobby. I know you said not to talk to her, but I couldn't exactly just run away. As for why she said that... I suppose I did ask her not to tell you we'd met, that may have seemed a little suspicious. I'm sure you understand why, after yesterday. Truly though, all we did was talk for a minute by random chance."
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He hung up.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 7:19 PM
Carolyn looks at the phone for a moment, concerned. "...He's not buying it, is he? I can't believe it, as soon as I decide not to target Lelouch, she thinks I want to kill her? How ironic. Well, I guess if she doesn't trust me, I'm back to zero idea on how to help Gus. Hopefully my safety isn't compromised, he seems pretty trigger happy, but I truly did nothing to her." She continues to her apartment.
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Carolyn arrived at her apartment.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 7:27 PM
Carolyn sets down her items and changes her outfit. "Carl is suspicious of me, Lelouch is suspicious of me, Gus refuses to let me help, I promised not to visit Grobber... I guess Grace is all I have left to focus until I think of a better plan for the others. Can't do any more on that for now, so might as well call it a day. Unless of course Lelouch messages me... Judging by that call, though, I doubt it." Carolyn sits down at her table and begins jotting down some notes about the people she ran into today, keeping an eye on her phone in case Lelouch does send another DM.
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Carolyn Blythe 8/27/2022 7:52 PM
((I will not be available the rest of the night btw idk if we're done already but just letting you know if something happens))
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((No way to convey this in the tiermaker but the silent girl with Lelouch is THIS person who is already on the Carolyn tiermaker for unrelated reasons. This is who that was if you need to rank this very important character))
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((Saturday))
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Carolyn gets a DM from Lelouch.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 2:06 PM
"She's... still accepting of my offer? That's odd, so does she not believe I want to kill her? It's possible someone talked her out of that idea, although Gus obviously knows my end goal, so he wouldn't. Maybe this is a trap then? Or trying to not arouse suspicion... But I can't let that deter me. This is the best chance I have." Carolyn DMs Lelouch back.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 3:55 PM
Carolyn grabs her purse and leaves her apartment, taking the stairs down to the lobby.
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Lelouch is with her 2 friends in the lobby.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 8/27/2022 9:24 PM
MaoMao: Hi Carolyn! I got everything figured out now. Are you still free?
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 2:08 PM
Carolyn_Blythe: I'm happy to hear things worked out, and yes, I am available at the moment. I can make my way to wherever we're eating right away. How does [name of restaurant close by the apartments] sound?
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 3:53 PM
MaoMao: That sounds great! Do you want me to meet you in the lobby or are you out at the moment?
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 3:54 PM
Carolyn_Blythe: The lobby would be perfectly fine. I'll begin heading down now.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 4:06 PM
"Thanks, Jade." Lelouch noticed Carolyn. "Oh! Hello 👋"
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 4:07 PM
Carolyn smiles at Lelouch "Hello there, Lelouch, and to your friends as well. I'm glad we could make arrangements for today. I don't go out for meetings like this very often, but I simply had to after I missed your invitation yesterday."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 4:09 PM
"I'm just glad things worked out in the end." Lelouch smiled back.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 4:10 PM
"Well then, if we're all ready, shall we go?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 4:11 PM
"Sounds good to me." Lelouch starts walking I guess I'm assuming this place is close enough to walk there?
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 4:12 PM
Carolyn also heads in the direction of the place yup.
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Jade and Girl Who Has Not Been Introduced also follow.
4:13 PM
They arrived at the restaurant yup.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 4:14 PM
"Oooh this place seems nice. I've never actually been." Lelouch looks in awe at the restaurant (she does not go out to them often (she's very good at making her own "meals")).
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 4:17 PM
"It's good to hear that you like it, I was a bit worried about my choice." Carolyn walks up to the host "Table for four, please."
4:18 PM
((i spent like five minutes trying to figure out what the person at the front of the restaurant is called))
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They were all brought to a table.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 4:23 PM
After taking a seat, Carolyn turns to Lelouch "So then, I was wondering, how did things work out with Mr. Amon? Did he end up returning your call, or did you manage to find him?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 4:24 PM
"I found him and everything got taken care of, thank god. I don't think I would've been able to eat with you here otherwise."
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"Ms Lelouch is a great problem solver." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 4:26 PM
"I try my best."
4:27 PM
"How have things been going for you, Carolyn?"
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 4:28 PM
"Ah... Well, I've had an unusual amount of close calls recently, but this is a pretty dangerous city, so what can you do? As far as work goes, I got a new patient just today, so I wouldn't dare complain about the state of my life."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 4:31 PM
"Close calls? Did someone try hurting you??"
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 4:32 PM
"Yes, I was held at gunpoint this morning, and caught in a firefight later. Quite the eventful day, huh? But thankfully, Mr. Amon helped me out of both situations, either directly or through advice. I owe a lot to him."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 4:33 PM
"???? Who was it that held you at gunpoint?? And a firefight???"
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 4:35 PM
"You shouldn't worry about the specifics, I wouldn't dare place unnecessary stress on your mind. Especially when you have these two to look after. Rest assured it's all under control now."
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"Ms Lelouch can handle it!" Jade. "Can she?" The other girl.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 4:40 PM
"Of course I can! How can I possibly sleep peacefully knowing that you and others aren't safe here! I was hoping that guy asking for the location of the internet was the only crazy out there... though I guess there were those white suits too... Well, anyways! Please tell me who they were, I want to make sure they don't pull something like that again!
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 4:44 PM
"...I'm afraid I can't help. I didn't actually get a look at their faces. Really though, it's fine. I was just in their way, I'm not being targeted by anyone, so you don't have anything to be concerned about."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 4:46 PM
"I wish I could do something... Well starting from now I'll do my very best to make sure that you and all of the other beautiful women out there are not in danger again! Will you help me with this, Jade?" (edited)
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"Of course!" Jade nodded. "That seems kind of difficult. Are you sure you can handle that kind of stress?" The other one.
4:50 PM
"She can. No one asked for your pessimism." Jade. "Oh. I’m sorry." The other girl nodded along. "Repeat it. 'She can handle it'. Prove you understand." Jade's tone grew severe.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 4:52 PM
Carolyn looks concerned "Now, there's really no need for that, is there? Setting positive goals is healthy, as long as you take small steps towards them, so I'm happy for Lelouch, but we don't need to force it onto... Sorry, I don't believe I asked about your name before." Carolyn motions to the not-Jade.
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"She can. No one asked for your pessimism." Jade. "Oh. I’m sorry." The other girl nodded along. "Repeat it. 'She can handle it'. Prove you understand." Jade's tone grew severe.
Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 4:53 PM
"It's okay, she's just worried which is understandable. But trust me, I can handle it."
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Carolyn looks concerned "Now, there's really no need for that, is there? Setting positive goals is healthy, as long as you take small steps towards them, so I'm happy for Lelouch, but we don't need to force it onto... Sorry, I don't believe I asked about your name before." Carolyn motions to the not-Jade.
Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 4:53 PM
"Oh, sorry this is Maria. She's a friend from class."
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Maria just robotically said "She can handle it." And then hid her face in her hands. "See? It’s fine." Jade reassured Carolyn.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 4:58 PM
"Right... Listen, Maria, this obviously isn't the kind of environment conducive to my line of work, but if you ever need to visit a therapist, I have plenty of room on my schedule." (edited)
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"She doesn’t need a therapist. She already has Ms. Lelouch." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 4:59 PM
"There's no reason for that, Maria is fine."
4:59 PM
((hyeah imagine having good internet connection))
5:00 PM
"I already helped her work out her problems, but I'm sure she appreciates the offer." Lelouch smiled.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 5:02 PM
"Is that so..." Carolyn returns the smile "I'm always happy to see kindness on display like that. That actually brings me around to why I accepted your offer... Well, beyond wanting to meet with you again, of course. I need your assistance with helping someone."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 5:02 PM
"Really? I'd love to help!"
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 5:05 PM
"It's someone you seem to know well, which is why I need you. I had a chat with Mr. Amon earlier, and he appears to be deeply self loathing, like he doesn't believe he deserves happiness. I decided the best way to help him through this was to show that someone else values his happiness. Obviously, I would play the part myself, but he has quite the personal hatred for me, which is why I need someone he cares about. That's where you come in."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 5:05 PM
"I never realized he was going through that..."
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"But does he really deserve for Ms Lelouch to value his happiness? He’s a man." Jade.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 5:09 PM
Lelouch stares blankly at Jade "Um... I can't say I understand the relation. Did you have some kind of traumatic experience with men in the past?"
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"No. That’s a strange question." Jade.
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"But does he really deserve for Ms Lelouch to value his happiness? He’s a man." Jade.
Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 5:15 PM
"I know, but do you not remember what happened earlier? He may be a man but he's one of the only people who truly listen to me. He's even helped you every day with Shuichi!"
5:16 PM
"As much as I hate to admit it, I owe him several times over at this point."
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 5:17 PM
"I'm glad you feel the same as me, that makes this easier. If your feelings are genuine, they'll be much more convincing. Telling him directly may be the easiest way, but perhaps a demonstration would be more effective... maybe a surprise party for him to show your thanks?"
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"I’m just saying, viewing him as 'one of the good ones' seems rather hypocritical. You don’t owe anyone a single thing, Ms. Lelouch. We all owe you." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 5:21 PM
"H-hypocritical? I never thought about it that way... I may need some time to think about this. Sorry Carolyn."
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 5:24 PM
Carolyn pauses for a moment before nodding "That's fine, I did spring this on you rather suddenly. There's no deadline on this, after all. He doesn't seem suicidal, at the least. I would say to contact me if you decide to help, but... my involvement isn't necessary, and I don't know when Gus will be watching me, so meeting with you frequently isn't a smart idea."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 5:26 PM
"I'll just DM you on Twitter if needed. Thank you for bringing this to my attention."
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 5:28 PM
"Of course, helping others feel happier is my primary goal in life. I do hope everything is going alright for your happiness as well? I apologize for not inquiring earlier."
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"Are you all ready to order?" The waiter arrived at the table.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 5:29 PM
"No need to apologize! I've been feeling really happy lately, honestly. Especially since I've been able to help Maria and hopefully others in the future."
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"Are you all ready to order?" The waiter arrived at the table.
Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 5:30 PM
"Why don't you order first?" Directed at Carolyn NOT the waiter.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 5:31 PM
"Why thank you, that's very kind to offer." Carolyn orders whatever looks to be the healthiest meal on the menu is.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 5:32 PM
"I'd like to have the same as her. I'm sure it'll taste delicious."
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"I’ll take what Ms. Lelouch is having." Jade.
5:33 PM
Maria is mariaing out silently.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 5:34 PM
"What would you like?"
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"Oh, I’m fine." Maria. "She’ll take what we’re having." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 5:35 PM
((most diverse meal ever))
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 5:35 PM
((WAKE UP SHEEPLE))
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"Would you like anything to drink?" Waiter.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 5:39 PM
"Just a water, please."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 5:39 PM
"Same here."
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"I’ll have a water as well." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 5:40 PM
((7.5/10 too much water))
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The waiter left.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 5:44 PM
"We should leave a good tip. I've heard working in food service can be quite stressful."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 5:45 PM
"Agreed." Lelouch nodded.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 5:47 PM
Carolyn waits for the food to be served if no one else brings up something to talk about.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 5:49 PM
"Sooo you mentioned a new patient. Are they nice?'
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 5:51 PM
"I suppose you could describe them that way... They did drive me to the hospital after that firefight I mentioned. That was quite kind of them. Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to thank them afterwards."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 5:52 PM
"That's a shame... I'm glad someone was there to make sure you were alright though."
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 5:55 PM
"Yes, I've gotten quite lucky with my acquaintances the past few days. I said before that this is a dangerous city, but it's also filled with kindness if you know where to look. It's kind of like humans in that sense, you have to let the silver lining of happiness shine the brightest, even if just for a moment."
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"In a perfect world, that happiness would last forever." Jade looked at Lelouch.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 6:01 PM
"Of course! I'm sure we'll succeed in making that happen!"
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 6:03 PM
Carolyn looks surprised "Your... goal is to make happiness last forever? Do you have a plan to achieve that?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 6:05 PM
Lelouch nodded. "Yup! I'm sure it'll be wonderful. I just hope it doesn't mess with your job too much haha"
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 6:08 PM
Carolyn is beaming now "Trust me, I'd love nothing more than to be out of a job if it means everyone can be happy forever. You could say that... my goal is the same as yours."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 6:10 PM
"That's great! See Jade? I told you we didn't have to worry about her!"
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"You’re right. I should’ve trusted your judgment, Ms Lelouch." Jade.
6:11 PM
The waiter arrived with the water.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 6:12 PM
Lelouch drank the water. Yum.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 6:13 PM
"Thank you, I was feeling quite parched." Carolyn takes a sip of the water.
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Jade drank water too.
6:15 PM
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 6:19 PM
🐐
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 6:19 PM
"So then, if you don't mind me asking, how exactly did Jade and Maria come to be living with you? It's not often you see such living arrangements for girls of your age."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 6:22 PM
"They both currently have no one else to take care of them... I actually took Maria in since her parents were uh. Not the greatest. I couldn't live with the thought of her having to stay with them."
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 6:27 PM
"Ah, I see. Growing up with improper parenting can be hard, I'm glad she had you to turn to. Not everyone has someone they can trust like that... but your confidence really does give you a special feeling, I noticed it the first time we met too."
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"Everything about Ms Lelouch gives her a special feeling. There’s no one quite as great as her." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 6:29 PM
"Aww thanks guys."
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 6:39 PM
"I will say that it's good to see that the support doesn't just go one way. You help them when they need it, and they show their appreciation with praise. Quite the healthy bond, on the surface at least." (edited)
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 6:42 PM
"Yes, I'm very happy to be with Jade. She makes me the best Lelouch Maoziwam I can be, and I believe our bond is a strong one even beneath the surface 💜 "
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"Of course. Our bond is stronger than the universe itself." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam BOT 9/3/2022 6:45 PM
" hauu "
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 6:45 PM
"That's good to hear... but Jade, I wonder, is there anything else you get happiness from? If Lelouch were to disappear, where would you turn to?"
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"Ms Lelouch will never disappear. Don’t you dare say these things." Jade tried to reach for something but she didn’t seem to have it.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 6:48 PM
"It was just a hypothetical question, it's alright."
6:48 PM
"Of course I'll stay by your side."
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 6:49 PM
"Hm... Perhaps you're right. I think I understand now. This conversation has been very enlightening."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 6:50 PM
"I'm glad we were able to enlighten you... I guess?" Lelouch is a bit confused.
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The waiter finally brought what I assume is probably a fucking salad. A pile of goddamn green leaves dipped in shitty sauce was the most appetizing thing you thought of on an entire goddamn menu. 'Oh, but it has other things!!!!' what fucking other things. Crunchy bits of bread???? The most tasteless vegetables imaginable??? God forbid you guys order a salad that has tomatoes, those just leak everywhere and drown your salad in the most lame "juice" ever conceived by mankind. There is literally 0 way to prepare this meal in a remotely appetizing fashion and I refuse to believe you don’t know this. What the fuck. You guys made everyone at this table eat fucking salad!!!! You should be ashamed of yourselves. No one says this this isn’t anyone's monologue out loud just know that this is objectively true narration and you’re both awful people.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 7:01 PM
Carolyn enjoys her salad "The chefs here must be quite talented. I do hope you three enjoy it, I was the first to pick it out, so I'd hate to have ruined the meal."
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The waiter finally brought what I assume is probably a fucking salad. A pile of goddamn green leaves dipped in shitty sauce was the most appetizing thing you thought of on an entire goddamn menu. 'Oh, but it has other things!!!!' what fucking other things. Crunchy bits of bread???? The most tasteless vegetables imaginable??? God forbid you guys order a salad that has tomatoes, those just leak everywhere and drown your salad in the most lame "juice" ever conceived by mankind. There is literally 0 way to prepare this meal in a remotely appetizing fashion and I refuse to believe you don’t know this. What the fuck. You guys made everyone at this table eat fucking salad!!!! You should be ashamed of yourselves. No one says this this isn’t anyone's monologue out loud just know that this is objectively true narration and you’re both awful people.
Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 7:04 PM
((SO TRUEEEEE))
7:06 PM
Lelouch eats the salad woah. "Hmm I like these pieces of bread! I wonder if it would taste good in cereal or Go(at)Gurt."
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"What if they made cereal salad?" Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 7:13 PM
"Mmmmmm that sounds good."
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 7:15 PM
"I can't say I see how that would improve the salad? Tastes are subjective, but I've always viewed cereal as something to eat when you're in a rush. Maybe I should be more openminded, I wouldn't want anyone to feel inadequate for their preferences."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 7:16 PM
"It's okay, not everyone can immediately see the beauty of the versatility of cereal."
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"Only Ms. Lelouch is that smart." Jade is eating but Maria is just kind of moving pieces of salad with her fork without taking any.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 7:20 PM
"..." Carolyn puts her utensil down and leans over to Maria "Maria, is everything alright? It's fine if you're not hungry right now, but loss of appetite is often linked with other problems."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 7:21 PM
"You should eat Maria. It's good for you."
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Maria started eating.
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Lelouch Maoziwam BOT 9/3/2022 7:21 PM
Wholesome
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"See? She’s fine. Don’t worry about her." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 7:21 PM
"She's still recovering from her parents. It's getting better though."
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 7:22 PM
"...I'll trust your judgement. I'm not in a position to comment on her progress." Carolyn resumes eating.
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"Tell Carolyn you’re feeling better." Jade instructed Maria. "I’m feeling better." Maria told Carolyn this.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 7:26 PM
Carolyn takes a moment to respond "...Does Maria always follow your instructions?"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 7:29 PM
"Jade is just very persuasive and Maria is going through a lot right now."
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 7:30 PM
"It is good to not have to deal with the stresses of life on your own... but there's a line between helping someone express themself and speaking for them."
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"Ms Lelouch knows exactly how Maria should express herself." Jade. (edited)
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 7:34 PM
"So that's how it is..." a smile returns to Carolyn's face "Thank you for explaining, I believe I understand the situation now."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 7:38 PM
"Don't worry, I'm not trying to hurt Maria or make her feel worse or anything of that sort." Lelouch returns Carolyn's smile. "I'm just trying to make sure everyone is happy."
7:38 PM
Lelouch finishes eating her salad.
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Maria somehow finishes her salad next.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 7:39 PM
((Jade does not eat 😔 ))
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 7:39 PM
Carolyn can finish third yeah sure.
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Jade finishes last. ((nice guys finish last or however it goes))
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 7:43 PM
"Well then, I'm not exactly familiar with the financial situations of you three. How do we want to split the check? I'm fine covering for whoever needs it."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 7:43 PM
"It's alright, I can pay for it."
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 7:47 PM
"Very well, if you insist." Carolyn tries to get the attention of the waiter and ask for the check.
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The waiter waiters out the check to the table. He then waits.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 7:52 PM
Lelouch lelouches all over and then lelouches. The food has been paid for.
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Maria marias all over and then marias. This accomplishes nothing.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 7:56 PM
What a goat.
7:56 PM
Lelouch thinks this.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 8:03 PM
Carolyn stands up from the table "Well, that was a lovely meal, I'm glad we managed to find time to meet like this. And learning about the three of you was quite the interesting experience. Just remember to keep in mind what I said about Mr. Amon."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:07 PM
"Of course! I would love to do this again with you sometime!"
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 8:09 PM
"The feeling is mutual. It's nice to have a calm break here and there. I'll be off now, if you don't mind."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:10 PM
"I'll be seeing you then." Lelouch 👋ed and then probably walked in the same direction as Carolyn because joke of apartment.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 8:11 PM
Carolyn heads to the apartment yeah. lmao.
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Everyone goes to the same apartment #wholesome.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:14 PM
Once they reach the lobby, Lelouch 👋s again and goes in the elevator.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 8:14 PM
Carolyn waves back with a smile and decides to take the stairs.
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The lelouch fansquad unites in the elevator.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:15 PM
I wonder why she took the stairs. Maybe for the exercise?
8:15 PM
Lelouch presses the button to her floor.
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They ride up to the penthouse yeah.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:17 PM
"Y'know Jade. You really have to be careful about when you make Maria do things. It was fine with Carolyn because she agrees with our cause, but if the wrong person got suspicious we could get put into a very difficult situation, even with the perfume."
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"Really?" Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:19 PM
"Really." Lelouch nodded.
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The fire alarm starts.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:21 PM
((i was hyst about to ask if we could stop for today but god i love arson this is sofucked up))
8:22 PM
((are we still in the elevator lmao))
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((Give me a BIT more time))
8:22 PM
((Yes))
8:22 PM
((Arson was not planned))
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Ehn/PC
((Give me a BIT more time))
Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:22 PM
((FINE but i feel like im dying))
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((Good))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:23 PM
"A fire?????" Lelouch presses the button for the floor just above the one they were currently at.
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The elevator stops at that floor yup.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:25 PM
"Let's go guys!" Lelouch runs down the stairs while making sure Jade and Maria were a safe distance behind.
8:25 PM
((is there smoke ))
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There is smoke coming out of a single door.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:26 PM
Shit! There could be a girl who needs help in there! Lelouch tried calling through the door. "Hello??? Is anyone in there??"
8:27 PM
((epic fire door conversation))
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No response.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:32 PM
"They must've already left... Let's go before this spreads!"
8:33 PM
Lelouch kept running down the stairs. Can't risk getting both of them hurt for someone who might not even be there.
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Maria and Jade follow.
8:36 PM
Lelouch arrived to a large crowd in the lobby.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:40 PM
"Excuse me! Sorry." Lelouch held on to both the girls' hands while trying to push through to the outside.
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Lelouch is now outside.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:46 PM
Lelouch kind of just stands there I guess. Looks like everyone is safe 👍
8:47 PM
((sorry i'm too tired to properly do shit right now are you sure we can't pause here 😢))
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Eventually the firefighters arrive and deal with this shit. Ambulances arrive soon after. When all is said and done, everyone is quickly allowed back in the building as a single person is escorted out into the ambulance. It is Hav Kerloe.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:51 PM
((kfndknejebe))
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Oh yeah also Hav is in a white suit.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:51 PM
Lelouch checks to see if the person is a cute girl.
8:52 PM
Oh never mind.
8:53 PM
A white suit?? "Wait!! Excuse me, ambulance guy. Could you tell me the name of this man?" ((is hav kerloe actually a guy now that i think about it. or is it just a fish. what is the hake's pronouns))
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((Hav is a guy))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:54 PM
((literally just some g))
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They ignore Lelouch and leave with Hav in the ambulance.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:54 PM
Before this happens actually Lelouch stops the man and attempts to spray him with the perfume. She is NOT missing this chance.
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This happens.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:57 PM
"Jade, tell him to listen to me."
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He is unconscious.
8:58 PM
He is still carried away into the ambulance.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 8:58 PM
I meant that Lelouch sprays the guy taking Hav in the ambulance
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OH okay.
9:00 PM
"Listen to everything Ms Lelouch says." Jade. "Well, obviously." The ambulance worker.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:01 PM
"?" Lelouch readdquestioned. "When you say obviously do you mean you would've done so without Jade's input?"
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"Exactly. I mean... You're just so wonderful." Ambulance worker is a man, for note.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:04 PM
Lelouch simultaneously cringed and was elated. So this whole time I could've done this myself...?
9:05 PM
"Tell me, what is this man's name." Lelouch pointed to Hav from Kerloe.
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"I don't know."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:05 PM
"Did you check him for a license or other form of identification."
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He checked. "It says Hav Kerloe."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:07 PM
((Would Lelouch know if Shuichi is currently home))
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((He should have been home earlier, but he probably left from the fire))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:12 PM
Hmmm I could take him to my room but I definitely couldn't fit all of us... There's no where else to take him though... Oh right! We could just use Maria's house! "Take us to [insert Maria's address]. Make up whatever story you have to if people ask why you're going there."
9:13 PM
"Sorry guys, but we need to find out who this guy works for when he wakes up."
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The ambulance leaves with Hav Kerloe while Lelouch talks to one of the workers.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:15 PM
I think Lelouch would've noticed if this was happening...
9:15 PM
1984 gif I am taking the ambulance with Hav
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1984 gif go to bed Lelouch
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:16 PM
1984 gif i am not doing this
9:16 PM
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Lelouch, Jade, Maria, and an ambulance worker are now standing outside the apartment complex.
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Lelouch Maoziwam BOT 9/3/2022 9:17 PM
I mean the guy was checking for his ID there's no way Lelouch wouldn't have noticed if they closed the funny doors pichuisAJ4
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:18 PM
"Hey what the fuck!" Lelouch shouted at the ambulance. "Could you call the people in there that they... I don't know! Forgot something important? An entire human being? Aren't you supposed to leave with them??"
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The ambulance worker takes out his phone and calls.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:20 PM
Lelouch waits impatiently.
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He walks into the building while on the call.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:22 PM
"Why are you walking in the building."
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Lelouch Maoziwam BOT 9/3/2022 9:22 PM
readdquestion
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He does not respond.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:24 PM
"Hey! Answer me."
9:24 PM
Lelouch is following him by the way that happens.
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The second he is out of sight through the door, he somehow vanishes entirely.
9:27 PM
"???" Jade says this(She says this). (edited)
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:27 PM
"???" Lelouch says this as well(???).
9:27 PM
"What."
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"Where did he go?" Jade.
9:28 PM
"Where did who go?" Maria.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:28 PM
"?"
9:28 PM
"Is this some magic door??"
9:28 PM
Lelouch walks through. Door.
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It's the apartment lobby.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:29 PM
I'm guessing it did nothing 😢
9:29 PM
"That wasn't because I used the perfume, was it??"
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"Nothing like this has happened before." Jade.
9:31 PM
Maria looks more confused at Lelouch and Jade than anything.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:32 PM
"Why don't I try someone else..." Lelouch looks around the lobby.
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No one is here.
9:36 PM
They've all gone up to their rooms.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:36 PM
"Damn..."
9:37 PM
Lelouch makes her way to the elevator when she REMEMBER11S Carolyn going up the stairs and that makes her REMEMBER11 when she took the stairs and that makes her REMEMBER11 about Hav's door. "Wait, we can just go raid Hav's room!"
9:38 PM
"Let's go!" Lelouch starts running up the stairs until she finds the room that she saw the smoke from.
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Jade and Maria obviously follow.
9:38 PM
Hav's door is open.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:40 PM
Lelouch goes in the room.
9:40 PM
And also looks around that's a thing. She's going to solve the mystery!!
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This is the most boring apartment you've ever seen, with the exception of a lot of fish tanks around.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 9:44 PM
((lmao????))
9:44 PM
((i gtg SORRY))
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((I hate mvdy so much))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 10:01 PM
((i love her too))
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((I love YOU too))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/3/2022 10:21 PM
((i love you three!!))
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This is the most boring apartment you've ever seen, with the exception of a lot of fish tanks around.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 3:22 PM
((sorry it'll be a couple hours still. have to catch up on hw))
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((Alright))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 6:18 PM
((hi i am halfway through the first draft of an essay due in a couple of days but WHATever lelouch maoziwam is more important (if you are still here)))
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((Hi))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 6:29 PM
Lelouch ignores the fish tanks and starts digging through drawers. "C'mon, help me guys. There has to be something around here to tell us more about those white suits..."
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((Roll))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 6:38 PM
((10))
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Nothing
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 6:40 PM
"Dammit, there's nothing in here!" Lelouch slammed the drawers shut. "Did you guys have any luck?"
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"None." Jade. Maria shakes her head after doing very little.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 6:52 PM
What a waste of time. I guess all we can do now is ask around about him or just go to the hospital and try to find him there if he's not immediately discharged... It's getting late though, and I doubt he'd be gone by tomorrow morning. "Do you guys want to call it a day and try to find him first thing tomorrow? If he does leave the hospital, I'm sure he'd end up back here anyways."
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"Of course. I wouldn't want to tire you out, Ms. Lelouch." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 7:49 PM
"I mean, I was thinking about it the other way around but honestly I wouldn't mind taking a break here."
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"Your father should still be out. We should hurry to your room."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 7:52 PM
Lelouch nods and does this without going into detail about the elevator/stair walking.
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Lazy.
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7:53 PM
They are now in Lelouch's room. All 3 of them.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 7:56 PM
Oh yeah, the sleeping situation. "Uhhh Maria, would you be alright sleeping on the couch over here by the TV?" ((If this didn't exist before it exists now because Rich People from AG said so))
7:57 PM
"I can go grab you a spare blanket."
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"Oh, alright." Maria.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 8:00 PM
Lelouch gets her a set of pjs as well and does the things people do before going to bed. Also not going into detail here sorry Lelouch fans. This is what happens when I get no sleep.
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And then they go to sleep I assume?
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 8:03 PM
Yeah but first Lelouch tells Jade "💜 ". Also she's keeping the perfume right next to her on her nightstand. Also also she doesn't say anything to Maria because huge uu-uu hater.
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Lelouch is awoken in the middle of the night by a knock on her bedroom door.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 8:06 PM
Lelouch groggily opens her eyes and turns in her bed towards the door. "Is that you, Gus?"
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He spoke with a hint of guilt. "It is."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 8:15 PM
"Wha dyou need so late...?"
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"When you lied to me earlier, I asked myself what I'd done to fail you in this way. Was it when I helped you keep secrets in the past? Had I been too forgiving? No matter what, I couldn't let you grow up in the ruined form I'd left you. No matter what, I couldn't bury your secrets for you again. After all, I... I didn't want to fail you again." This is just as incomprehensible to Lelouch as it sounds. "It's in here"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 8:25 PM
"Whdyoumean?" Lelouch says this slowly in contrast to how it looks (fast). What sleeping does to a mf. (edited)
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Gus opened the door to Lelouch's room, with Shuichi Maoziwam standing at his side. "This is what she's been hiding from you."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 8:29 PM
"Huh??" Lelouch snapped herself fully awake after seeing Shuichi and grabbed the perfume from the nightstand. "Gus what do you think you're doing?? Dammit Jade was right wasn't she." While saying this she was also trying to shake Jade awake.
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Shuichi looked around with complete disinterest before turning back to Gus. "What? What exactly was so shocking you simply had to stop everything to show me? That my daughter is a (homophobic slur)? Do you believe me blind or deaf? Neither alone would suffice enough to find this scene any kind of revelation. I have important duties to fulfil. A grand role I play, and that I have granted you the privilege of partaking in my legacy as well. And what do you stall my time with? My daughter's boring and trite affairs? I care not what she does! Do you take me for a fool?" Despite this rant, he didn't seem particularly angered. There was just a kind of pathetic mildly annoyed apathy.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 8:38 PM
((oh my god)) ((he's like the racial slurs on twitter cat))
8:40 PM
"..." Lelouch just kind of looked at him in shock, both relieved yet even more angered at the fact that he didn't care. ((is Jade awake?))
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Jade is not yet awake.
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Gus looked miserable. "S-Sir, she's been keeping people in here for days. She's been hiding this- these girls here without your knowledge." "And? Was it not you who told me just earlier that you advised her to hide this? Who did you take me for? Did you believe that if my daughter stormed into my home wearing some common bitch around her arm, I would even care the slightest bit? Of course not! I demand only 1 thing from this pathetic girl I have sprung upon this world. Respect. The respect to know that I care not what she does! The respect to not hide secrets from me! The respect that I, as a father have earned! …Did you not comprehend such a basic fact? A fact I have been open on towards all of you for years? Or did your own bruised ego carve such a delusion into making? Did you desire to rip that respect out from under me and steal it for yourself!? Was my daughter's admiration so venerable to you that you required forging a villain in your blithe displays of heroism? And when my daughter did not worship you as her own, did that bruise you so deeply you considered it urgent!? Is that the miserable gears that drove you to this act!? You frail, sentimental, old fool! Is that what drove you to believe your injured narcissism required my attention!?" Despite Gus being taller, Shuichi looked down on him like an ant. "Pathetic."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 9:15 PM
Lelouch started laughing to herself. "Respect again? Is that really the only thing you want? You both truly are idiots who care for the most worthless of things. You should both know that what really matters is love! The kind of love that lifts you up and encourages you to get done what must be done! That motivates you and wants you to spread that feeling with others! I was hoping at least you understood this but apparently that isn't so..." Lelouch glared at Gus during the last sentence. Lelouch then grabbed Jade's hands, put the perfume bottle in between them, and sprayed at both of them. Hopefully this wakes up Jade I would hope she isn't that heavy of a sleeper..
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After being sprayed, Shuichi just walked forward and took the perfume from her. For once, he seemed genuinely angered at Lelouch. "You dare lecture me, child? You steal your mother's perfume as if it were your toy, and lecture me about love? Love is about respect, as I have tried to make you understand. We love others because they carry us on. When I die, if I have not engraved the image of myself into your brain so deeply such that it can never be removed, I shall have failed you. And in turn, were you to die before me, I would carry on your legacy in my mind for as long as I drew breath! Such is the nature of the love you claim lifts you up! Respecting those that love you and those whom you love! But you hold no such respect! You are a child! A petty, arrogant child. A child who could not fathom that her father knows more than her, because it would stain her naïve view of life. What is the love you strive for? Pathetic childhood 'crushes'? Mere whims you've followed because you were too stupid to understand the need to cast them out into the void! Do you believe these people respect you? That they truly love you in any fashion beyond your body? When you die, when you cease to be useful to these (misogynistic slur)s, do you believe that they will remember you? NO! THEY WILL FORGET YOU! THEY WILL MOVE ON, YOUR LIFE MEANS NOTHING TO THEM! But you deserve no respect either! Your mother! She died, loving you! Caring for you, more than anyone else ever will! You owe her respect! And yet what do you do in her honor? You rob her possessions, treat them like mere toys to your whims! You disgrace her memory, just as you disgrace the presence of all around you! You are a child who has loved no one, received no love from any but me, and yet brags about how love drives her! NOTHING DRIVES YOU! NOT BUT YOUR OWN PRIDE AND ARROGANCE!"
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 9:39 PM
"N-no! That isn't right... Jade why isn't it working?? Jade!! Tell him that isn't true! You love me beyond my body! You'll remember me long after my death!" Lelouch turned back to Shuichi. "Everyone will! Just like Maria, everyone will become happier because of me and experience my love. My love that knows what's best and goes beyond any bounds. Because that is what drives me, I will show everyone a greater world that'll thrive without self-righteous assholes like you in it that only care about the abstract idea of respect!"
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"Ms. Lelouch...?" Jade mumbled.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 9:42 PM
"And don't you even dare talk about mom in that way. If you care so much about 'respect', then why don't you respect her life and live on without having to use her as an excuse for your actions?? You talk about loving her but all you've done is leave her belongings to rot and left dishes on the table as a way of 'remembering' her. It's weak and the opposite of what she would've wanted! She would've wanted us to live a full life without her, not act like sad little puppies and patting ourselves on the backs because we remembered her existence!"
9:42 PM
"Isn't that right, Jade?"
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"Of course, Ms. Lelouch..." You're not sure she heard you.
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"You continue to talk back to me as if you know anything. Seeking help from your sleeping friend? What's the matter, desperate to believe I'm wrong? Desperate to believe that someone could ever love you? You already know the truth within yourself by now, be reasonable. If your love was real, and mutual. If your love meant ANYTHING at all, would go over and cry in the hopes she'll preserve your childish naivete? Do you truly believe that if someone dared to insult my love for this family, dared to spit on the image of all I have devoted to you, to Josh, TO YOU MOTHER? Do you believe I would run crying back home and demand proof? No! I know because I simply know! Love is carved into the very essence of my being! But you could never accept that! No matter what I do for you, no matter what I have ever done for you... You see it all and feel nothing but utter hatred for me! Has Gus truly warped your mind such that I am the evil incarnate that terrifies your precious ideology, or is this mere unending teenage rebellion? I care not! If you will take nothing from me, live your life for nothing but spite towards me, I shall grant you nothing! NOTHING! Let's see your greater world birth from that nothingness! Let us see how much you could possibly accomplish beyond the bounds of the Maoziwam name!"
10:02 PM
"Even then, were I to follow in your delusions, to help you form that which you claim to aim for... It would all be for naught. There is no greater world. There is no pure 'love' which drives you. There is simply reality. Cold, harsh, reality. And we simply live with reality, bound by the confines of it as we are. I hold endless power, more money than any person could ever dream of stopping. And yet, same as you, I am but a slave to the cold and harsh world we live in. One day, when I am gone of this world, you will awaken and realize you've accomplished nothing. Your life is meaningless, and no one will remember you. You will realize that all I have taught you was the key to finding meaning within yourself. And you will weep." He turned around to leave. "Come now, Gus Amon. You have much to make up for." (edited)
10:02 PM
((Had to split it because it was too long))
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/11/2022 10:14 PM
"Our love is real, and it is not meaningless! Don't you dare try to insinuate that my reaching out to her is me being desperate! We both know you've only deluded yourself into thinking that's so simply because you have no one at your side! But don't you see, unlike Gus Jade has stayed with me. Our bond goes beyond this stupid idea of respect and goddamn money. You wish you could have someone that shared your beliefs and mission and had your back at all times. That's why my life has meaning. It's because of this wonderful person who trusts in me and knows that we'll change this world together. If you're so sure of it being cold and harsh, then we'll make it a beautiful place instead. And then you'll see it and realize I'm not the one who will weep." Lelouch exhaled and then whispered to Jade. "Please, at least try to tell him to stop and listen to me. The perfume just might've worked..."
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Jade finally got up. "Stop and listen to her. Ms. Lelouch is infinitely greater than you ever will be! Don’t you dare insult her!" The only response Shuichi gave was a slight resigned chuckle as he left the room.
10:17 PM
Gus, still shaken up, moved towards Lelouch. "…I’m sorry." "Get out." Jade looked at him with pure rage.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/12/2022 11:04 AM
"If you're truly sorry, then get that perfume back for me." Though why didn't it work at all before? Maybe Jade has to be awake and conscious?
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Gus moved closer to her. "Lelouch. I'm trying to help you." "Get. Out." Jade.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/12/2022 11:10 AM
"You heard Jade and I. If you cared about me, then you would do as I say. If not, then leave." Lelouch glared at him.
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He left and shut the door.
11:17 AM
Jade hugged Lelouch #wholesome.
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/12/2022 11:19 AM
((me and who))
11:20 AM
Lelouch reciprocated the hug #extremelywholesome. After a few seconds she then broke it. "...Wait. We need to get that perfume back. Shuichi still has it."
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"Of course. But he's likely still awake."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/12/2022 11:32 AM
"True... I just hope he doesn't hide it somewhere."
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"Perhaps we should look around while he's gone tomorrow? We no longer really need to attend school."
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((Saturday))
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Lelouch Maoziwam
((bloop when you read this can you confirm this is an expression people say))
Sean Niebel 9/13/2022 4:06 AM
((it's not))
4:09 AM
((there is a pretty uncommon phrase where you 'put up' someone in a place and they live there. using this to apply to a phone and a pocket does not sound right to me))
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Sean Niebel 9/13/2022 4:25 AM
((this is the code geass channel))
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Sean Niebel
((there is a pretty uncommon phrase where you 'put up' someone in a place and they live there. using this to apply to a phone and a pocket does not sound right to me))
Lelouch Maoziwam 9/13/2022 8:13 AM
((this is so fucked up))
8:13 AM
((why has no one ever told me this i say it all the time))
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"Perhaps we should look around while he's gone tomorrow? We no longer really need to attend school."
Lelouch Maoziwam 9/13/2022 7:12 PM
"Yeah, you're right. I guess we should just get back to sleep then." Lelouch yawned like CaptainCarson from Discord.
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"Alright. Goodnight, Ms. Lelouch. Please remember, even in your dreams, that I love you more than anything. More than any other force in the universe, my love for you is truly that powerful. There is no truth to anything your father has said. Rest peacefully."
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Lelouch Maoziwam 9/13/2022 7:28 PM
Lelouch smiled, "I know, and I love you too, Jade." She then went to sleep. At some point she also must've turned off the lights. When exactly this happened is a mystery however.
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"And tomorrow, I'll help you move far past all this." Jade smiled. Lelouch lost consciousness.((End chapter))
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Avengard / carolyn-blythe
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Carolyn is in the staircase. (edited)
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 8:20 PM
"I got my hopes up a bit when Lelouch told me she had the same goal as I do... but it seems as if she's misguided. Or at least she supports Jade's misguided attempts. Obviously without Lelouch, Jade would be quite upset, so I should kill Jade first of the three, but is she happy right now? She does seem to only care about Lelouch, so simply being with her might be enough. Perhaps I should kill both of them together, I'm not sure how negative of a reaction Lelouch will have to Jade's death. That leaves Maria... I'm sure it will be traumatizing to lose both Lelouch and Jade, but it does seem like that would be for the best. She has her whole life to regain her happiness, but it's not going to happen with those two around. Of course, none of this matters with Gus still around... although, he didn't say anything about not touching Jade. If things look like they're getting worse between her and Maria, I might have to make my move on her soon. Meeting again for dinner wouldn't be a bad idea to keep tabs." Carolyn continues up to her floor while thinking this.
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The fire alarm starts.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 8:23 PM
"H-huh? Oh dear, I hope they got out of the elevator..." Carolyn begins heading back to the first floor "Lelouch and Jade dying an accidental death here would be fine, but Maria is with them..."
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People are evacuating out down to the lobby.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 8:26 PM
Carolyn looks around, seeing if she can spot Lelouch or her friends, as she continues to evacuate.
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((Roll))
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 8:29 PM
((15))
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They’re not here.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 8:32 PM
"...That's unfortunate, but... even if Maria ends up existing as she is now forever, at least Lelouch and Jade were caught at a good time. I was hoping to get a better outcome than this, but risking my life here would just create more work for the firefighters, and the potential benefit of one happier existence doesn't outweigh the work I won't get done if I die here." Carolyn does not go back for them, and stays with the crowd.
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The crowd heads outside.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 8:42 PM
Carolyn also does this. She looks to the building to see if there's any visible smoke.
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There is smoke coming out of 1 window on the 25th floor.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 8:44 PM
((How many floors does the building have))
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((Unknown))
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 8:47 PM
"Well that's good, it doesn't look too widespread. Tragedies happen like this all the time, but being in the presence of one... It does hurt a bit not knowing with certainty that anyone caught in that is living a happy life." Carolyn waits around outside.
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Eventually the firefighters arrive and deal with this shit. Ambulances arrive soon after. When all is said and done, everyone is quickly allowed back in the building as a single person is escorted out into the ambulance. It is Hav Kerloe.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 8:51 PM
((Is he like. still wearing the ??? disguise or does Carolyn not recognize him))
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((He's wearing the suit but not the bandages))
8:55 PM
"Wait!! Excuse me, ambulance guy. Could you tell me the name of this man?" Lelouch approaches Hav Kerloe and says this. She is ignored by the people in the ambulance who just leave.
8:55 PM
She also sprays the unconscious man with perfume first. (edited)
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 8:57 PM
"That's... Well, I can't be sure, but it's the same outfit at least. That would certainly be quite the coincidence... Mr. Amon said that our target was missing a face, so it can't be him, which means it was the man with him? I didn't get the chance to get a proper read on his happiness, so it's good that he'll be getting treatment. Does Lelouch know him from somewhere, or is she just curious because of the state he's in? Oh well, we've already parted ways for the night, and letting her in on what I know would just raise questions. I hope she does figure it out on her own, though." Carolyn heads back inside after staring at that scene for a bit.
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((She actually sprays the ambulance worker, my bad.)) (edited)
9:01 PM
If this changes nothing, Carolyn is back inside.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 9:01 PM
Carolyn once again heads up the stairs from Advehnt Guard apartment building.
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Carolyn arrives at her floor.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 9:11 PM
Carolyn heads to her apartment.
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This happens.
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Carolyn Blythe 9/3/2022 9:18 PM
Carolyn sets down her items, and takes out her notebook, writing what down what she's learned about the three girls over dinner, to organize her thoughts on how to best help them. "Lelouch surviving means it's likely the other two did as well, especially since only one person was brought out. That's good for Maria, at least, but it does mean I have work left to do with the others. Not that this changes anything, I just have to continue what I was already planning before the alarm went off. For now, though... I must wait to see what approach Lelouch takes with Gus. In the meantime, I'll continue to help Grace, and keep tabs on the others." She prepares for sleep and heads to bed assuming nothing else happens to stop her.
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Carolyn ends the chapter.
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Avengard / grobber-brentwood
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Grobber woke up the next day.
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Grobber goes to the kitchen and pours some water into a cup, and drinks in, peeking through the front blinds.
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Looks like a normal day in Shelk.
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He nods, then returns back to his room. He picks up the 'magic' bong and sets it on his desk before looking at his computer
8:19 PM
He bites his lip, and looks behind himself anxiously before googling "The Fungus Avengard"
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Nothing.
8:21 PM
There was a knock on Grobber's front door.
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He nods to himself, and breathes in and out. He looks at the bong and shakes his head before going to his front door, and opening it.
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It's Fritz. He's cheerful as usual. "Good morning, Grobber. How are you?"
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"I'm doing well..." He sighs and gives an earnest smile. "...Yeah, I'm doing well. I'm... ehm... happy to see you, Fritz... ehm... heheh..."
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"I was hoping you might go on a hike with me. Seek some fresh air, stretch our legs."
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"Yeah! Sorry, we ehm... spoke about it yesterday. I'm sorry we got interrupted. We could go! W-we should go! Yeah! Yeah."
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"Great." He smiled, before walking off.
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"Oh! E-er.. ehm... okay!" Grobber follows Fritz, sweating through his clothes.
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Frtiz stopped at a bus station. "The next bus there should be arriving soon. Have you ever gone?"
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"On the bus? Ehm... a couple times, but... I'm not really too big on being in public spaces. I, heheh... get nervous."
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"No, no... I was referring to the mountain."
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"Ah." He kicks at the ground. "My dad took me, once."
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"Ah, your father. What a great man."
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"...Yeah..." Grobber rolls his bottom lip back and forth between his teeth. "It's weird. For me dad was just... my dad. But other people saw him as like... a person, heheh..."
8:36 PM
"Sorry, nevermind, I guess that's kinda dumb."
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"No. I find it quite rare for someone to speak anything truly dumb."
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"...Sometimes, I feel like my actions are so confused that they conflict each other. So if I do one thing one time, and another thing right after, then which of the things was dumb?"
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"Whichever you feel is dumb. So, depending on the time, perhaps neither is dumb?" The bus arrived.
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Grobber nods to himself. "... I guess." He starts to get on the bus. "...I do a lot of things that I think are... dumb... but when the time comes... it feels like the only thing I can do... and a lot of the time, I know I would do it again."
8:44 PM
He shakes his head. "I don't know, it doesn't really matter, my life is real low stakes."
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Fritz got on as well. "Low stakes? I don't believe 'stakes' have any meaning on life."
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Grobber shakes his head. "No matter what I do, at the end of the day, I'll still be fine. I've got it easy... and it sucks. I can't even get the easy stuff right. I'm lucky I have it so good, that I can't mess it up, and yet it's still so hard."
8:47 PM
"...I can't help but respect all the people that manage to make it work while hurting."
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"But without those things, you wouldn't be Grobber Brentwood, would you?"
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Grobber hangs his head and scratches at himself before looking up at Fritz. "...What good is even being Grobber Brentwood? I feel better being anything else."
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"Is that so?"
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"...I mean a little, yeah. At least."
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"But don't you consider yourself lucky? Of all possible yous, you are you."
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"I'm lucky to live in my house. I'm lucky to know the people I know. I'm lucky that so many people... try to help me. I'm lucky that I know Grace, and I'm lucky that I know you. I'm lucky that I met the nice girl that visited yesterday that said she wanted to make me happy. I'm lucky that I don't have to work right now... But I feel like all of those people... Carolyn, Grace, you, the money, the house... they're unlucky to have me."
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"Don't be ridiculous, Grobber. If you were a burden upon others, you would not exist." The bus arrived.
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"...Hm? What do you mean by that?" Grobber gets off the bus.
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He got off, and began walking up the mountain. "Suppose for a moment that we, or anyone for that matter, considered you a burden. What do you think we would have done?"
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"...You might leave, and... you could go away... but I think I would still exist. A-alone, erm... maybe, but I'd exist."
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"Would you? This may seem like a bizarre question, but what do you believe makes you you?"
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"...I'm just a collection of particles, wandering around. That's all I'm really worth, really."
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"So you are the body that you hold? Is that your answer?"
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"Yeah. I mean. If it's here, I'm here. If it's gone, I'm gone."
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"That's incorrect. Suppose I were able to enter your head, and remove all of your memories. Not mere typical amnesia, I would truly remove every last shred of the person known as Grobber Brentwood. Your brain would essentially have the knowledge of a baby, but it would still be your body. Your brain. Who you are is not mere flesh, it is information. A sum of information amassed over years of lived experience. Those memories are not the memories of Grobber Brentwood. They are Grobber Brentwood. Do you follow?"
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"...Yeah, I guess. But as I stand right now, I'm just a person. I make actions and I interact with the world. And I will make actions and interact with the world as I, er... do. Or whatever. But even if everyone... and everything left me... I'd still be me. I wouldn't be erased."
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"What I mean is... If those memories are you, what happens if those memories are changed? If we considered you a burden, and left... You would not have the life experiences of Grobber Brentwood."
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"...But there's nothing special about this version of me. I'm just one of the endless possibilities. I'm not special compared to the other Grobbers that could've existed. I don't have any more of a right to exist."
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"You are the only Grobber that exists. Through the infinite possibilities that occured in life, you were the Grobber Brentwood that prevailed. And likewise, I am the Fritz Bachman that prevailed."
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"...And for what? Why does me being the Grobber that made it matter? Why should I feel anything about it, despite the fact that I'm the one that has the responsibility to actually do stuff now?"
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"Do you not believe life has value?"
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"...I mean, like... Life is obviously good... right?" He gestures to his surroundings. "Like... life should be protected, because life is good. But individual lives... well... my life isn't important. I'm so small."
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"Are you? Who defines what lives are small are what lives are important? Could you name me a public official from a foreign land, like... France. In France, I'm certain that person means a lot to them. They must seem quite important. Yet to us, they are so small and distant. Insignificant in our daily lives."
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"...Yeah, I guess. But people here, they... well." He looks up at Fritz and opens his mouth, but shakes his head and looks back down, before walking some more. "...I guess I am lucky. At least to be where I am. But I can do so much better... and I'm not good at it."
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"You came into this world to accomplish one simple task. Being Grobber Brentwood. Succeeding at that is a meaningful enough success in and of itself, I believe."
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"The people that brought me into this world had their future stolen, and I'm living a perverse version out of it for them. They never would have wanted it for me." He shakes his head.
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"And? Are they alive to voice those concerns? Now, they merely exist in memory. Their opinions on things, thoughts, tastes, anything really. They only exist in our memories now. If we forgot them, they would cease to exist. If we decided they thought certain things, or didn't think others... Then it would be indisputably true. I believe your parents would be proud of you, Grobber. Why don't you join me and turn it into fact?"
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"..." He shakes his head. "If I could believe it, it would make me feel better... but if I just believed that my parents would be proud of me, if I believed that everyone really liked me, if I believed that everything was okay, no matter what... then how would I ever convince myself to be better?"
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"What's the point in that? A version of us where we are 'better' people, in a moral sense, does not exist. It was not selected to exist. We are already the very best people we can be. Isn't life much happier this way?"
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BM: "...Maybe. Maybe." He nods to himself.
9:47 PM
"...But how do I be happier if I'm already unhappy?"
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"The question lies in what keeps you unhappy. Loss? Grief? Pain? Of course, from a direct point of view these may seem painful. Miserable even. But everyone faces trials and tribulations. Everyone loses some things. Because without loss, they would not be themselves. You know, I hadn't originally intended to actually go on this hike with you. I only did it to make you feel better after your argument with that girl. If you had not suffered pain, we would not be standing where we are today." They arrived at the top of a cliffside. "And what a beautiful view, is it not? Your suffering allowed you to live the life of Grobber Brentwood. And Grobber Brentwood is here to see this now."
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Grobber looks out at the cliffside. He looks at the edge and winces a little bit, before steadily edging to it and looking out the edge. "...I wonder if I would've thought it would be worth it if I got asked before." He nods. "But it is worth it now."
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"Speaking of loss, did you know a man died here once. He slipped and fell... All the way down. And yet, his boyfriend continued to be a successful businessman for years. He retired only days ago. Suffering was not his burden. He lived a successful life, in spite of what he had lost. Or no, I suppose I should say it was because of what he had lost. That is human nature. We are who we are because of what occurs to and around us. So should we not be grateful for our pain, because it has allowed us to be ourselves? Life is simply a matter of perspective like that. Once you love your pain, life can only be happy."
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Grobber turns around, and eyes Fritz from the side, before turning back to the cliff and taking a step back or so. "...I had a teacher once who said that we can't control our emotions, only our actions. We can't control what we feel, only what we do. I always wondered if it was true. I've never been able to convince myself either way. There are a lot of things that we say we can't control even though we can. It helps turn away accountability. It helps ourselves allow us to offput responsibility for our misery..."
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"I would say I feel quite the opposite. We have no choice in what we do. All our actions are defined strictly by what has occurred to us and what we know. Our memories influence our actions and our actions become memories that influence all future actions. The only things we choose are how we feel about those actions."
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Grobber walks closer to the edge again, and peers off of it, before sighing, and turning away, and laying down, staring at the sky. "If everything makes you feel happy, then what's the point of doing anything? If you love pain, do you have any reason to stop feeling it?"
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"I do things because I must do them. And simply because I can enjoy life no matter what does not mean that happiness does not bring me more happiness than unhappiness. I simply choose to enjoy it to the best of my ability."
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"...Ah... eh. okay." "...You ever tried kebabs? Like, real authentic kebabs?"
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"I don't believe so."
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"...They're pretty good. I'd... uh. Recommend trying them sometimes. It could... uh. You would like them. Er, uh- you could like them. I hope you like them. If you, uh, ever go and try it. Which you don't have to. It's okay. I like kebabs."
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"I would love to try."
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Grobber smiles, and sits up. "It was a good day for this, wasn't it."
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"It was."
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He stands up and breathes in. "Thanks for taking me on the hike! It's been... er... a good time, yeah."
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"Heading home already?"
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"...Ehm... no, I was just, heh... stretching my legs... heh-heh..."
10:37 PM
He goes over to a nearby tree and leans on it.
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"That's the point of the exercise, is it not? Stretching our legs."
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"Haha- yeah!" He continues to lean against the tree. He looks back at Fritz and smiles before looking back into the distance, counting the clouds.
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((Roll))
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14
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There are 14 clouds.
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He nods to himself.
10:42 PM
He steadily heads over to stand across from Fritz, looking back at him frequently.
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He is just standing there.
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Grobber breathes in and out a few times. and he counts the seconds to himself for a while.
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Those seconds sure do be passing
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After about 15 minutes, he looks down and cracks his neck. "W-well, heh. I have, ehm... some errands, and I think I should head back."
10:53 PM
"You can stay here, if you'd like! Or come back, heh heh..."
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"Alright. Have a good day, Grobber."
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Grobber starts to head back.
10:54 PM
He walks back in the hike, and once he's out of eyeshot, he checks his phone for anything.
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Nothing.
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He chews his lip and continues walking. He goes back and waits at the bus stop.
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The bus arrived eventually.
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Grobber steps on and waits, sighing.
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(session end?)
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The bus arrived near Grobber’s home.
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((Saturday))
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The bus arrived near Grobber’s home.
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Grobber gets out of the bus and walks into his house, sighing.
2:42 PM
He steps into his living room. "I know how I could've enjoyed that hike a little more..."
2:43 PM
He goes to his room and starts to smoke some dank weed.
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The weed is definitely kicking in.
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Good... good.
3:22 PM
Grobber smiles and nods to himself.
3:23 PM
His eyes gravitate towards the magic bong, and he stands up, approaching it.
3:23 PM
He chuckles to himself some, and walks to it. He grins before taking some hits out of it.
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((How many))
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He's only taken one or two hits before, but right now, pretty fucked up and experienced it, he'll take 7-8, around as much as he took from the regular one.
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The first 3 have no visible effects. On the fourth, Grobber's head sprouts horns. On the 5th, a whip constructede out of solid air appears in Grobber's hand. On the seventh, Grobber gets hooves for feet.
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"Oh okay."
3:34 PM
"Hahaha.... hahahahaahaha..."
3:35 PM
He laughs to himself and nods, then going outside.
3:36 PM
He walks to a shopping mall.
3:36 PM
Wait.
3:36 PM
He makes it to his front step before walking back to his house and going to take a shower.
3:36 PM
He steps into the shower and takes a hot one.
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Nothing.
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wait nothing as in nothing changes or all the things went away
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Nothing changes.
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epic
3:38 PM
oh he wasn't really trying to undo the highness he was trying to get the weed smell off of him.
3:39 PM
Grobber puts on a new sweatshirt and sweatpants before strolling to the mall like a gigachad.
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Grobber can read the minds of people he sees.
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YOOOOOO
3:41 PM
Do they have any thoughts on seeing the goat person?
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No one is really paying any attention to him.
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...
3:43 PM
Grobber goes up to someone. "Hey, do you see my goat horns and hooves?"
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"Uh, yeah... Nice cosplay I guess." What a weirdo, who approaches someone for that kind of thing?
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"Oh. Hah. Tru-huh-huh-huh-huhuhuhuhhhhh..." he woozily says.
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"Nice talking to you." They try to move away. So many assholes in this city.
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Grobber is just standing back up. He walks to his house. Grinning.
3:57 PM
He pulls out his phone, and calls Grace.
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She doesn't pick up.
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He sighs.
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He looks outside, and back to his computer.
4:05 PM
He loads up "Gay Baby Genshin."
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Not a real game unfortunately.
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Fuck. "Genshin Gay Baby Jail."
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Today's daily is to figure out funny hypothetical dailies because I am lazy.
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Fuck yeah
4:08 PM
The Fungus cracks his knuckles.
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"Dailies in a game like this can be used for any number of ways. But generally, they serve one purpose: to instill a long-term time commitment to a process. For things like deep hidden quirky mounts, or rare titles, or exotic weapon skins, As for what events they can be- they can be rare minigames. Dedicated trailing missions, crafting tasks, emoting tasks, and other, nontraditional gameplay mechanics can be used as a way to gauge the player's familiarity with the games base but unused gameplay mechanics- like MMO movement or use with the UI screens. They can be used as a social signal for more experienced players.They can also be used for more quirky plotlines- like scenes with more obscure or weird characters, ore more unique scenarios that don't fit the game's tone."
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So true.
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He continues gaming.
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((Saturday))
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Grobber has completed his dailies.
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Grobber nods and sits back. What else could he do?
2:10 PM
He nods to himself and stands up, going to his old bedroom, and picking out a book: 'The Brothers Karamazov'
2:12 PM
He studies it feverishly, turning to parked pages and reading sections multiple times.
2:13 PM
He pulls out a notebook and sets it to the side of the book, nodding up and down.
2:14 PM
He pauses.
2:14 PM
Grobber looks up "Jeff Johnner" on his phone.
2:14 PM
Do any google results come up?
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((Roll))
2:19 PM
There’s a bunch of conspiracy theories about the guy.
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Grobber bites his lip, returning back to the book and paper.
2:20 PM
He copies some quotes down from the book to his notepad.
2:20 PM
“And what's strange, what would be marvelous, is not that God should really exist; the marvel is that such an idea, the idea of the necessity of God, could enter the head of such a savage, vicious beast as man.”
2:21 PM
“I think the devil doesn't exist, but man has created him, he has created him in his own image and likeness.”
2:21 PM
“A beast can never be as cruel as a human being, so artistically, so picturesquely cruel.”
2:23 PM
"It’s not God that I do not accept, you understand, it is this world of God’s, created by God, that I do not accept and cannot agree to accept."
2:24 PM
He swallows to himself, and returns to his room. He opens a drawer labelled "OLD SCHOOL SHIT" and weaves through manuscripts, papers, and essays before reaching a box full of books that he opens.
2:25 PM
He slovenly unpacks it, leaving books on the floor, until he reaches one close to the bottom: the Bible.
2:27 PM
He returns to the kitchen, laying out the notebook, the bible, the Brothers Karamazov, and his pen. He begins to write feverishly in his notebook, weaving through both books, referencing them as he scrawls.
2:28 PM
He tears pages out, filling the table's surface with pages of terrible handwriting.
2:30 PM
Eventually, after writing several papers, he gathers them loosely into a notebook, chuckling lightly to himself.
2:31 PM
He shoves all his stuff in a backpack and travels to the nearest Catholic church.
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There’s an old church nearby. It’s frequented mostly by rich people.
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He goes there, then.
2:39 PM
After arriving, he walks in, looking for someone that looks like they works there.
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Father Marvin Valentine is a cheery old man. He’s currently praying. You’ve probably met him through your parents, but it’s doubtful he’d remember you.
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"...Eh-ehm... f-f-fuck... heh... eh..."
2:50 PM
He turns to walk away before turning back.
2:50 PM
"..."
2:50 PM
"Are there, ehm... confessional rooms here?"
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"Do you have something you wish to say, son?" He stopped praying, and turned to look at Grobber. "They’re right this way." He motioned his hand towards (wherever confessionals are, I’ve never been in a church).
2:53 PM
tl;dr you go into a room and tell a priest about the bad things you've done so you become wholesome again
2:54 PM
Grobber hastily goes to a confession room, where he unzips his backpack and pulls out his notebook.
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((I know what they are from cultural osmosis but the layout is unfamiliar))
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ah gotcha
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Father Marvin entered the other confessional.
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"..."
3:00 PM
"Fa... f-fa..."
3:00 PM
He clutches his notebook.
3:01 PM
"Father, I have something to confess. My faith has been... wandering. My mind has been swarming with questions about the Lord."
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"Ask away, my son."
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"Recently I've been unhappy, father. I've had some untraceable thing, hanging over my life, as a shroud." He recites, rhythmically. "It has led my faith to waver. It has led me to do some things I regret."
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"Is that so?" He paused. "Regret is always the first step towards improvement."
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He chews. "Yes... but no matter what I do, I remain unhappy. My life feels empty, even in the hands of our Lord."
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"The lord has a plan for us all, son. Maintain your course of improvement, and the lord shall grant you the happiness you seek."
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His lip quivers. "Th-this cloud... you d-don't understand, e-erm..." His hands shake as he flips pages in his notebook. "...I met someone recently that claimed to act within the realm of God. He spoke that he acted as an extension of the church, but his methods were procrustean. This vigilante seemed more occupied with vengeance than with saving." He pauses. "This confused me, as I always felt of God as a savior, a sheperd amongst men. He wanted my help, I think, but I was frozen. I didn't know what to think." (edited)
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"The lord's followers come in many forms. What did he ask of you?"
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He looks at his notebook, and sighs.
3:24 PM
"He asked me to help him admonish a girl, but I thought it to be a crime."
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"A crime?"
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"Yes, it was dark, and he seemed agitated... the two of them left together."
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He didn’t respond yet.
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"...I'm not sure. I just feel so confused."
3:31 PM
"It doesn't help that this man spoke to me. It felt like he understood me, and the shadow lurking over my life. And he spoke of God... I confess that if he didn't do that, I might not have come here to confess."
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"I’m sorry, son, but I’m afraid I don’t understand what sin you believe you’ve committed."
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"...Father... what is the difference between art and pornography?"
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"Art is beauty, son. It is the image of the lord displayed in all forms. None can truly capture the lord's greatness in any form, but the mere act of portraying such greatness in itself is divine. Man learns from this image. By looking into art, man improves and grows. Pornography is vile. It does not portray anything but sin, and glorify such lust."
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"You say pornography is made to satisfy lower, carnal urges of flesh? That it's lacking in greater meaning? Do we not create to feel good? To be happy? Must every painting mean something great? Or can it mean something only to the artist?"
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"Happiness comes not from ourselves. Giving ourselves happiness is a lie, son. Happiness is shared between the many. Good men gain happiness from the lord, because they are good men."
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"To be happy... you have to be good... have you ever thought there might be people who aren't supposed to be happy? That God has cursed some of us, the great plan just has some people in misery on Earth?"
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"If I thought that, it’d be the same as not believing in the lord."
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"Yes, because God is good, and he cannot sin, correct?"
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"Of course."
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"The ultimate good is incapable of sin... a flame cannot give you frostbite." He turns the page, but then drops his notebook on the ground.
4:10 PM
He attempts to reach down and grab it, but the papers are all out of order.
4:10 PM
"Er-eh..."
4:10 PM
"....eh........"
4:10 PM
"..."
4:11 PM
"If it is evil to kill, would God not be an innocent lamb? Would God not only be able to combat evil through pure acts, such as creation? Who is it, then, that smites? Who is it, that envious narcissist.... incapable of truth? Who do you worship?"
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"God combats evil by aiding them towards good."
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"Heh-heheheh...hahahaha... 'aiding them towards good.' What would you say, then, to Noah, who had to see his world flood? What would you say to the millions of silent graves the rest left behind? What would you say to Aaron, after his sons were smote by God? What would you say to the Ethiopians, who were destroyed before the lord? What force could have destroyed them?" "What force could exist in the world that would do this? What could be lingering over the world, condemning these people to death? What could possibly, using the method of its own divine way, cast people, thousands, do death? What being could do this? It isn't the devil, for the devil loves revelry. Satan had coaxed the denizens of the antediluvian world, he was blowing wind into the sails of the Ethiopians, he had tempted the sons of Aaron. Satan had successfully cast them to rot..." His voice begins to shake. "Who could have possibly... what force is it that would destroy... destroy a rotten world?"
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"Are you quoting something, son?"
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"...Not anymore. I don't think I will need to, anymore. When Jesus was born, he found himself haunted by the Holy Ghost... his life was possessed by the spirit of the Lord... those surrounding him felt the influence of God..."
4:29 PM
"...And then he found he could perform miracles."
4:30 PM
"I... I am beginning to understand everything now."
4:36 PM
"I am sorry, Father. I feel I have wasted your time discussing trivial minutae. I have one sin I must confess to."
4:38 PM
"I have failed to do anything sooner."
4:45 PM
If he doesn't get a quick response, he'll leave the room.
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Grobber leaves before he gets a response.
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He goes back to his house, and begins to smoke more weed, while reading out of the bible. (edited)
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The doorbell rings.
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Grobber gets up, leaving his stuff on the table, and answers it.
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It's Grace. She looks like she's been crying(more than usual). "...Sorry."
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His demeanor changes. "S'fine. Come in." He holds the door open.
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She entered, before crashing down on the couch.
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"...You been good?" He moves over to her with bong in hand, offering it to her.
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She doesn't take it. "...Not really. Went to Dana's, but she just stayed in her girlfriend's apartment all day. I... I don't like to be lonely."
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"Shit yeah, I get that." Grobber takes a hit himself. "I don't know Dana, do I?" He goes back to his table and starts rearranging his stuff so it's less conspicuously disturbing.
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"...Guess not."
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"...Talked more with that neighbor guy today. Asked him how he was able to be so happy. He said he just chose to feel happy, reagrdless of what was happening." (edited)
5:05 PM
"...But I couldn't do it. It just doesn't make sense."
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"I talked to that psycho too... Got her to... Take a deal to leave you alone. She's... She just doesn't make any sense. Talking about pausing movies or something..."
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His lip quivers. "...Cool." He shakes his head. "...People." He goes to play a video game.
5:15 PM
"It's good you're here."
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"Thanks."
5:17 PM
"Do you... Have any family?"
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"Technically, I guess. Got uncles, an aunt or two. Maybe Gammie is still around." "...I stopped talking to them. Could be dead for all I know."
5:24 PM
"Don't have too many people around anymore."
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"Me neither."
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"...I only have one friend."
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"It’s not a competition."
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"......yeah."
5:39 PM
He goes back to his video game.
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"It’s just… I haven’t spoken to my family in years. And first I hear of them, my sister’s in… She’s in the hospital. I don’t know what to do."
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"...You know, when the stuff happened to my parents. They didn't die fast. Mom was in the hospital for thirteen days before she died. Dad was in a coma."
5:42 PM
"...When I saw them, I threw up. But it was my last chance to talk to them."
5:44 PM
"I hate hospitals. They're so clean, even though they're places of death. They have this nice facade... but they're lying. They're dens of..." He shakes his head. "But I don't know. I don't know if I would choose to go knowing how it would make me feel. I guess it was good for my mom to see me."
5:44 PM
"I don't know what happened to your sister. Might be different. I dunno."
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"She’s… She wouldn’t recognize me, anyway."
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"...Then it's up to you. Your choice." He shrugs.
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"I know, it’s just… I don’t know how I'm supposed to feel."
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"If you don't care, don't feel bad. To be honest, if I heard something about my uncles croaking, I don't think I would either. Everything goes to waste eventually. If something you care about is in danger, then that's something you have to contend with. The world already exerts enough of its will on you. Don't let it force you to feel like you need to feel a certain way. If you're sad about your sister... then I'm sorry."
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"Feels like… Everything’s being dumped on me at once."
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"...Sorry. I'll still be here."
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She just took a deep breath.
6:02 PM
((Grobber: Wow, I’m having a reality shitty day. Sure hope no one comes in to trauma dump about their own family life Grace: https://tenor.com/view/rinavrs-kittygirled-sitting-professional-gif-25254339 ))
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Grobber will take a breath too, and then scan her face for a few moments before continuing his game.
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"I’m gonna crash here tonight. …Sorry."
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"No problemo, what's mine is yours and all that."
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She immediately went to sleep.
7:03 PM
It’s late night now.
7:03 PM
Like 11PM or so.
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Sounds good
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Gaming until midnight?
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Yeah
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Chapter 4 ends, it is now midnight.
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Advehnt Guard
Avengard / ouroboros-stanley
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 1:49 PM
“Maria?” He doesn’t care which one he’s calling for. He puts the news on in the background.
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No response.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 1:51 PM
He goes to the kitchen, checking the time.
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School should definitely be over at this point.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 2:09 PM
It's awfully quiet around here. It's been a while. Ouroboros decides to treat himself for dinner. He takes out a pre-made pizza shell, spreads a thin layer of "Pizza Sauce" and cheddar on it, puts four large pieces of pepperoni on it, then puts it in the oven. While he waits for it to cook, he watches the news, and after five minutes of that, tries to call Maria Sr. (edited)
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She doesn’t pick up. She does send a text, however.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 2:24 PM
He reads it.
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Me and my daughter are leaving the country. Goodbye
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 2:28 PM
He sits up. "what" "no" "you objectively are not"
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No response.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 2:29 PM
"maria come on"
2:30 PM
"do you think you'll get anywhere"
2:30 PM
"there is no way maria jr had a passport before now"
2:30 PM
"you are getting nowhere"
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No response.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 2:33 PM
"i miss you"
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No response.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 2:37 PM
... It's not like he can call the police in this situation. They'd have to look into him, too. Considering Maria Jr. was there, though, it was likely things would work themselves out. He takes his pizza out of the oven when it's finished, slices it, and eats it in front of the TV.
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As Ouroboros eats his pizza, the news begins covering a brand new shooting in the middle of the city that occurred about an hour ago.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 2:42 PM
"Jesus, again?" He keeps watching for more details.
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According to the reporter, they appear to have been targeting 2 people named Sean Niebel and Carolyn Blythe.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 2:43 PM
"...Ah."
2:44 PM
He turns the TV off, and looks out the window to see how close it is to bedtime.
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It’s still early in the evening.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 3:03 PM
Well, that's fine. It's been a long day. There's no harm in going to bed early. He brushes his teeth. He's very careful, looking behind himself in the mirror.
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Ehn does not reappear.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 3:05 PM
...Okay. He goes back down to the kitchen, grabbing the salt box. He lines it liberally outside every potential entrance to his house, including the front door, windows and vents. (edited)
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As Ouroboros finishes, he gets a text from Sarah.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 3:06 PM
He reads it.
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are you hiring hitmen now????
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 3:07 PM
"i did not hire anyone to kill sean niebel"
3:07 PM
"but i did hear about the shooting"
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am i supposed to just take your word for that
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 3:08 PM
"yes"
3:09 PM
"there is no finesse in hiring someone to kill another. i thought you were smart enough to realize this"
3:09 PM
"is he okay"
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murder is wrong. please tell me for all your insanity you at least realize this
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Ouroboros Stanley
"is he okay"
how should i know
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 3:11 PM
"idk sorry"
3:11 PM
"what i have done is not akin to murdering a person"
3:11 PM
"if sean is being punished for his sins, then so be it"
3:12 PM
"but if sean does die, then i hope it's obvious that i would never get the restaurant back. i doubt he has living family. im suspect number 1"
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what are you counting as his sins here
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 3:14 PM
"yale tucker"
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did you find actual proof of that
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 3:14 PM
"there are no other suspects"
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the police declared it an accident
(edited)
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 3:17 PM
"not trusting process of elimination is the mistake that left the case cold"
3:17 PM
"you do not let yourself die in the presence of the one you've sworn yourself to"
3:18 PM
"but this really is beside the point"
3:18 PM
"sean is an awful person.. but im not judging him"
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right because you love awful people
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 3:19 PM
"thanks"
3:20 PM
"i respect your decision to not involve yourself with me more than you need to but im glad you checked up on me"
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fuck off
3:20 PM
i wasnt checking up on you
3:20 PM
just wanted to make sure you werent turning me into an accessory to murder
3:21 PM
you mean nothing to me
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 3:21 PM
"you texted first :)"
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i had nothing better to do
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 3:23 PM
He doesn't reply, crawling into bed. He checks the articles regarding the shooting of Sean Niebel to see if he — or anyone — was injured or killed.
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((Roll))
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 3:25 PM
((16))
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Both of them are injured, but alive.
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Ouroboros Stanley 10/26/2023 3:28 PM
He continues scrolling through articles until he passes out.
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youre just a client to me. this is work. the fact you dont understand that is why you wont make it in business anymore
Ouroboros gets this notification from Sarah as he falls asleep.
3:38 PM
((End chapter))
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Avengard / sam-kidink
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Sam is now in the staff rooms of what appears to be a large mall.
5:49 PM
The guy who kidnapped you yesterday entered, along with famous youtuber Jackson Day. Also Naomi and Sophie follow in from behind you.
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…This place is absurd. Well, now is my chance to just leave. I can throw away all the other mysteries surrounding this situation too. It’s that simple, and I said I would. It won’t be easy, but this is my best chance. …Wait, how did they already catch up? “…You managed to escape?” Sam asks Sophie this.
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"Yeah?" Sophie. "Do you think I'm weak just because I'm a girl? Pretty pathetic."
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“No, I just figured you would’ve been at a greater risk of being shot at since you were the target. Did you leave the suit and fish behind? …Well, whatever. Let’s take this chance to escape while the option is open.” (edited)
5:56 PM
Sam bolts off in some direction towards a perceived exit, preferably one that’s not blocked.
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"I do have your weird raw fish, yes. I don't know how you expected me to carry- Hey, wait! I'm talking to you!" Sophie followed.
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Sam slows to walking temporarily. “…It’s not mine. I got it from the fish store and was hoping to return it. Of course, you’re free to keep it now, though I doubt you do. I know I don’t.”
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They are now in the middle of the mall of Avengard.
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…It’s probably some time in the morning. I guess there are people here. Unfortunately, I’m in no position to talk to anyone else. Sam continues heading to a perceived (unblocked) exit as initially planned. (edited)
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Sophie followed. No one else is, for note.
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She’s gone. That should make this easier. Right? Whatever negotiations she has to handle are her problems only. “…Any idea where she went? Well, it’s probably nothing. I think I’ll run away now.” If Sophie has nothing else to say, Sam indeed starts running.
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"Earlier, you said something about starting a new life, right?" Sophie.
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“Exactly. That’s my plan. I don’t know about you, but I doubt anything normal is left for me in this city anymore.”
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"Can you... Take me with you?"
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Well, if it’ll help her have a different routine than this… “If you want, then sure. I did say I was open to helping out.”
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"...Well, you're welcome, then." She smiled. "Guess you get to enjoy my good presence more than most."
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Perhaps this new sequence of events will be interesting, if nothing else. I’ll unfortunately not be able to tell the other few people here who I did enjoy talking to, but it’s okay. “Well then.” Sam smiles briefly, then continues with the initial plan again (running to an exit). (edited)
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Before he does this actually Sophie is shot from behind.
6:30 PM
"I-I told you to stop running." Jackson Day has the gun.
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"Oh, it's you. I didn't hear you earlier. And what, are you going to pull this nervous stunt again? I'd hate to cause problems again." "...Between Sophie somehow escaping the guards and the Sentasaurus' imprisonment, you're setting something up, and I don't like it. Whatever game you're playing, I'm exiting it. Alternatively, if you really want to kill me, just do it." "...Not that I expect someone like you to actually bother killing anyone. You just want to see people's plans ruined for fun, don't you? Well, I'm not going to stall a second time. You have a minute or so to explain yourself." Sam attempts to find the fish on Sophie's person (assuming she is unconscious on the ground now or something).
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Sophie is indeed bleeding out on the ground yup. "Are you an idiot?" Jackson.
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"What sort of question is that? I'm just asking why you would do any of this. 'Nathan' - the Sentasaurus - said he liked talking about motives. So go on." Sam still keeps attempting to search for the fish. (edited)
7:11 PM
"Sorry, I meant that Bob Smith said that."
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Jackson shot at Sam. It misses. "Are you just not getting this?"
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Is the fish just not here? I mean, I said I was glad to ignore it, but it definitely would've been useful with this guy running around... There's really nothing better for me to do here. Should I just go? "...No? There's nothing I've been able to understand in this mess, and I doubt there's anything to understand at all. Let's try a thought experiment. If I try to go away and complete my plan, will you shoot me?" "...Unfortunately for you, there's no reason for me to not just leave this time." Sam starts walking towards the exit slowly.
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The fish is indeed there sorry.
7:32 PM
They are currently outside, also.
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Sam gets the fish, but still walks away slowly.
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"Of course I’m going to shoot you! What the hell are you on about!?" He does indeed do this. It misses.
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Sam walks a few more steps forward. He then does the standard action again (eats fish), then suddenly turns around and runs towards Jackson to attempt to disarm him.
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He shoots at Sam in return. ((End session))
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The bullet grazes Sam's side.
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Ignoring this, Sam still tries to disarm Jackson as described above.
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Jackson is disarmed.
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Sam grabs the gun and points it at Jackson. "...I have just one more question. Who was this entire stunt meant to trick? Sophie? Me? Both of us? Someone else?"
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"W-Wait don’t kill me!" He put his hands up in the air defensively.
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"I won't. I'm not going to jail over something so silly as long as other avenues are left, and I'm not even sure if this gun works at all. Just answer the question."
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"I-I-I don’t understand the question!"
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"Let's make this simpler, then. What's your motive?"
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"To not die!"
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Is he being threatened? Considering all of these events, I would believe it if something far larger than this guy was going on. However, if I'm being targeted - or Sophie, or both of us - then I can fix that problem for him. "Well, my plan is to get out of here and change my name, identity, and everything else, and Sophie agreed earlier. If you really need either of us taken care of, you can consider both of us gone now. Whatever task you had, it's completed. How about it?"
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"Are you stupid? There’s nothing you can do to get away from them!"
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"Why not? As long as there's any possible way to escape, I'll try for it, and the more time I spend waiting here, the less viable that becomes. I'm sure there's a whole world of more exciting events and more exciting people outside this city. Have you ever tried to get out of here before?"
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"You’re crazy! It’s clearly not going to work! You should’ve just stuck with your mother and let this all quiet down!"
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"Why would I do that?! Even if this entire incident passed over, she would probably screw up again in a few days and get me thrown back in that cell again! It's clear nothing normal is happening here anymore, and I don't care about whatever self-absorbed underground connections she has. In fact, I don't even know what her role in all this even is to begin with! I'm not just going to take it lying down." "...Of course, if you knew something about her role in this that might actually be interesting, then I might at least care a little more. Which I doubt, for the record, considering you didn't have anything useful last time."
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"Her role in this was just being the lawyer for some of their guys! They figured that she’d be annoying to deal with if we killed you!"
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That's it? I doubt it's so simple. Ehn claimed that whatever connections Naomi had were sufficient to actually convince the mafia or whoever else to go to the Sentasaurus. I think this is a believable story, as it does prove connections between the Sentasaurus and these incidents which confused me before, but Jackson has hardly been reasonable in the past. "Wouldn't killing me just make it harder for her to do her job? And who's 'they'?" Sam mumbles to himself, though loud enough for Jackson to hear. "I don't get it, but the explanation is irrelevant to me. Anyway, let's say I do attempt to escape, and Sophie as well. What do you think would happen afterwards that really makes it so impossible?" He then asks this. (edited)
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"The... You know! The mafia!"
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"So? What are they, some international organization? Surely leaving this city would solve the problem, especially if no one goes by Sam Kidink after this."
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"They definitely have power everywhere."
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"And how would you know that? They can't possibly care to track everyone down, let alone some kid tangentially related to the situation. Being out of the loop on everything can be annoying, but not here."
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"How the hell should I know!?"
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"You're the one who said they're everywhere! At least back the claim up with something!"
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"Run off and die on your own if you're so desperate! Just let me live, no matter what!"
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"Relax, killing you won't solve or change anything, even if I somehow had to stay here. If this really gets so bad that I can't even run off on my own, then dying is the better option. Really, I should be the one on the ground right now, not Sophie." "...Speaking of which, what does Sophie or her dad have to do with this? I might as well ask for her if I can't get answers to my own problems. There can't be anything stopping her from leaving either, right?" (edited)
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"I have no idea."
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"...I'll take that as a yes." Sam lowers the gun. "Well, fine. You can leave, just as I was planning to earlier. Unfortunately, I have to figure out what to do with Sophie, assuming she's even still alive. Simply letting someone interesting die here doesn't seem right, though." Sam pauses for a few seconds, then speaks up again. "Go on, then. Unless you have any good ideas. You did shoot her, after all."
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He runs away.
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What now? There's no one reliable I can call to address this issue, and going to the police is hardly the right call after all this. And there's no way I can handle this myself... Well, it might be possible, but I have no clue what I would do after getting her to a hospital. Is this even the right call? Mr. Kerloe, for example, is also interesting, but I'm not going out of my way to save him, even though he easily could've been in danger; I can't trust what Jeff Johnner said. I figured I should leave him behind earlier, but now that I'm alone and actually able to process some of this, it makes no sense not to check on him if I'm going to help Sophie out. Otherwise, I should just ignore both of them, but I think Sophie was right earlier - waiting forever probably won't solve this situation. ...That said, no one seems to be here yet, so maybe I have a little time. I have no idea where Mr. Kerloe is, but I'm sure I can get that guy to check. ...If he's escaped. Sam glances around to actually check if no one else is around, and then picks up his belongings (the fish) and also puts the gun in his backpack. Then, he checks his phone to see where the nearest hospital is. Finally, he tries calling the Sentasaurus' phone number. (edited)
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No response from Sentasaurus. The nearest hospital is across town.
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I suppose not. I really do have to put Mr. Kerloe on hold, I guess. He's an adult, right? Perhaps he's fine. In the meantime, I should go, right? It's not like I'll look like any less of a complete idiot after all of this. I doubt Ehn expected this, but who cares at this point? I've walked across town before, so this isn't technically different. ...Why is there only one hospital in this city? Sam attempts to carry Sophie to the hospital after eating the fish to activate his ability to make this process easier.
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She is like actively bleeding. Roll
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((5 lol))
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Sam cannot carry her.
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Okay, so maybe that was too ridiculous. However, I'm also out of better ideas. Maybe I really should just leave if I'm really unable to resolve any of this. ...Maybe I could call Sophie's phone? She lost it earlier. Who knows if it just ended up with Jackson or someone tied to him, though... Sam calls the 'unknown number' he received texts from earlier.
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No response.
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...I suppose it was left at that house. Of course, if I can't bring her anywhere, calling anyone in the first place seems nearly useless, and considering Sophie was also slated to die, calling Naomi or dad would be equally useless, though I wouldn't regardless, and I doubt Shawn or anyone else cares enough. Fine. I'm not going to just sit here and be made to seem responsible for this. In the worst case, anything I ever did here was self-defense. Unfortunately, I really do have to go. If there's really nothing I can do to avert this situation, then there's no point in checking on Mr. Kerloe either, right? It's over. I'm done. Maybe I shouldn't have tried at all. Now, I'll see if Jackson was right. If he is, maybe I'll end up back here and things will only be worse, but at least I can say I tried, even if it's all pointless in the end. Sam backs up a little bit, then starts to run off in a direction away from the city.
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Sam arrived in Shelk.
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I'm finally somewhere new! I've done it! At least things should de-escalate for now. I can't be that far from that city, of course, so I should keep going. Maybe I'll ask someone about this general location later. Sam checks the distance between his current location and the general city of Avengard, then proceeds to keep walking further away from the city in the same direction.
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I'm pretty sure Sam lives in Shelk.
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Ignoring this fact, Sam continues in the same direction as there is no point in staying here.
7:13 PM
I have no idea how I ended up back here, but I'm sure I'll be able to escape if I keep going.
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Sam arrived back in Avengard.
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Wait, what?! How did I get back here? That makes no sense! ...I could've been travelling on a circular road, and I know for a fact that there are more places in this country than Avengard and Shelk. I don't believe it. I have to pay more attention to how I get out of here. This is time-sensitive. Sam checks the map on his phone and specifically checks to see if his current location is in the same direction he was going in earlier, or if there is somehow a contradiction. If nothing seems wrong, he runs again, checking against the map to make sure he is in fact going in the same direction and (presumably) proceeds to Shelk in this manner. Then, he continues walking in that direction until he either ends up back in Avengard or a new location.
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The only road out of Avengard and Shelk is a highway.
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I never knew this place was so isolated. You would think that this city with all its activity would need many more entries and exits than this. The mayor should really work on his city design. ...Well, that's all the more reason to escape. If the city I've known has really been this isolated for so long, then I simply had to broaden my perspective. I'm glad I found the path out, even if it's narrow. Sam tries to see if it is possible to walk along the edge of the highway. He also walks around and glances at some locations near the start of the highway and tries to see what could be the reason for this design choice, whether there's trees or anything else blocking Avengard and Shelk aside from the highway.
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Okay I mean roads plural. I love phrasing
7:35 PM
There are a lot of highways just no walkable roads
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((I figured that would make more sense but unfortunately using this information is in-character)) Okay, never mind, I checked the map wrong. Of course, not being able to walk out of here is still equally questionable. Well, I should be able to work around this anyway. Sam first observes the volume of traffic going across the highway, then checks to see if he still has his wallet and things that were inside it from getting his belongings together earlier.
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Sam does indeed have his things.
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It’s late evening at this point.
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It's getting late, but I have to do this now. If I wait, it's more likely someone will find me, regardless of where in Avengard or Shelk I'll be at. I can't let that happen. Sam attempts to call a taxi for the purpose of getting across the highway.
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After a short while, Sam's taxi arrived.
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Sam checks the distance to the next exit on the highway besides the current location that supposedly goes somewhere besides Avengard or Shelk, then requests to go there.
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The taxi drives in that direction.
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Sam checks the distance to make sure he is aware of what is going on.
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The taxi misses the exit.
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Sam points this out. "You missed the exit, but that's okay. Just take the nearest one - I'll figure it out from there." Afterwards, he checks his location again just to make sure yet again that he is in fact going further from Avengard and Shelk. (edited)
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He is indeed going further. Sam gets an increasingly big headache.
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I... have to keep going. Especially now - I can't turn back. He waits.
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The taxi takes the next exit.
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"Okay... you can stop at any building now." After the taxi stops, Sam thanks the driver and pays them, and afterwards exits and attempts to look around even though it is probably quite late by now and he is presumably very tired. (edited)
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The taxi does not stop.
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"Okay, I'm going, sorry." Sam attempts to open the door himself, regardless of the road. (edited)
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It’s locked. Gordon, in the driver's seat, spoke up. "Sorry. We’re almost there." The car drove towards a dead end, barricades blocking off what seemed to be a steep drop.
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What... the...? Was that really... him? Why was he here? ...No, I have to get out. The exit was taken, this has to be somewhere else. Sam eats part of the fish, then tries to break out and exit through the window. Or the car door, whichever works. (edited)
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As Sam is trying to do this, Gordon leaps out of the moving car. It breaks through the railing and falls. It is now midnight, ending the chapter and session.
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ashleyyy✨💖 @loveloveguilty bio: ashley ✨ she/they ✨ 16 ✨ lesbian ✨ freaks DNI ✨ ace attorney fan ✨ read my carrd! l0vel0vegu1lty.carrd.co (edited)
2:55 PM
@loveloveguilty: do you ever think about how you could give literally any ace attorney game the subtitle 'dual destinies' and it would make exactly as much sense in the context of all of the other games as it does for dual destinies lmao
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@loveloveguilty: do you ever think about how you could give literally any ace attorney game the subtitle 'dual destinies' and it would make exactly as much sense in the context of all of the other games as it does for dual destinies lmao
@junietheroach: still not as funny as calling the game where they ruin apollo spirit of Justice lol. he knew
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@loveloveguilty: so glad yamazaki is gone or else aa7 would've been called spirit of cykes and they'd write out everyone except cardboard modern phoenix. can't wait for takumi to retcon aa5 and aa6 and make apollo justice 2 🙏
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ace attorney fucking sucks
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ace attorney fucking sucks
@loveloveguilty: damn.... must fucking suck to have such bad takes too huh? nobody asked unfortunately ❤️
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you fucking shitbird, that edit is the unfunniest things i've seen in my entire fucking life. i can't believe you would fucking disrespect me for just expressing a valid opinion. i guess it just goes to show the conduct the average ace attorney fan wants to live up to...
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you fucking shitbird, that edit is the unfunniest things i've seen in my entire fucking life. i can't believe you would fucking disrespect me for just expressing a valid opinion. i guess it just goes to show the conduct the average ace attorney fan wants to live up to...
@junietheroach: leave my friend alone Asshole
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you fucking shitbird, that edit is the unfunniest things i've seen in my entire fucking life. i can't believe you would fucking disrespect me for just expressing a valid opinion. i guess it just goes to show the conduct the average ace attorney fan wants to live up to...
@loveloveguilty: sorry you have nothing better to do with your life than whine on the internet about aa fans just having fun i guess.. lol! maybe try going outside sometime? or stanning miles edgeworth 💔
3:36 PM
The Fungus(whatever account he's using) has been blocked by @loveloveguilty
3:38 PM
(New tweet, not a reply) @loveloveguilty: crazy how freaks will throw a tantrum and start acting like you're a terrible person for just having fun with the smallest things about a silly lawyer game.. living in their head rent free 🤪
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(New tweet, not a reply) @loveloveguilty: crazy how freaks will throw a tantrum and start acting like you're a terrible person for just having fun with the smallest things about a silly lawyer game.. living in their head rent free 🤪
@junietheroach: fr hnstly. probably yamazaki's alt Lmao
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@loveloveguilty retweeted ⚠️DON'T SCROLL PAST UNLESS YOU'RE RACIST⚠️ informational carrds about what's going on in the world right now! retweet to make your tl aware! worldissues.carrd.co
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Ashley woke up in her bed like any other morning.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 2:04 PM
She stretches and yawns, having had a great night's sleep last night. Getting up to put her clothes on, she realizes she forgot what day it is today, so she checks the calendar on her wall to see if it's a school day.
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Today is Monday.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 2:07 PM
((What the fuck))
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((??????))
2:09 PM
Of course it’s also known fact that in other parts of the state today is Thursday. Something something timezones shut up
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Today is Monday.
Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 2:12 PM
Ashley almost groans in disappointment. She'd been hoping it was the weekend still... but she silently chides herself for thinking that. After all, it's important that she goes to school and follows a healthy routine so that she doesn't cause trouble for her parents, even if she isn't a huge fan of school herself. And besides, all of her friends will be there anyways! With that cheering her up, she finishes putting her clothes on and checks her phone for any new notifications.
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There are no new notifications.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 2:16 PM
She does her best impression of the 😔 emoji and leaves her room, heading to the kitchen for breakfast.
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It would seem her parents are not awake yet. This is not particularly uncommon of an occurrence.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 2:22 PM
Oh well, she can make breakfast for herself. She starts making toast.
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Nothing interrupts the ever important act of toasting bread.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 2:26 PM
Great! Peter Ashley has a normal breakfast.
2:28 PM
She checks her phone again while eating breakfast, just to make EXTRA SURE of any new notifications that might have popped up in the minutes between her getting dressed and preparing food.
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There are still no new notifications. She's welcome to make her own though.
2:32 PM
Lilia entered the dining room. "Good morning, Ashley."
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 2:32 PM
"Good morning, mom!" Ashley smiles. "How'd you sleep?"
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"I slept good, thank you. How about you?" Umm actually it's slept 'well'.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 2:46 PM
"I slept well too! 😄" She tries to think of anything else to say, but doesn't really know what to add after that. She goes back to finishing her breakfast and thinks of a really funny idea for a Twitter post, pulling out her phone again to tweet it.
2:47 PM
((Should I do this in #twitter or in here))
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((I'll make the public tweets for now. Curious how long it'll take for them to figure out literally any part of this))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 2:53 PM
Ashley pulls up her Twitter profile, with name "ashleyyy✨💖" and username "@loveloveguilty", and posts "do you ever think about how you could give literally any ace attorney game the subtitle 'dual destinies' and it would make exactly as much sense in the context of all of the other games as it does for dual destinies lmao". She smiles to herself at the brilliance of this commentary on her favorite video game series.
2:59 PM
Oh also in her bio is "ashley ✨ she/they ✨ 16 ✨ lesbian ✨ freaks DNI ✨ ace attorney fan ✨ read my carrd! l0vel0vegu1lty.carrd.co"
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((How did they catch you that fucking fast holy shit))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 3:03 PM
((You didn't put my Carrd in the bio 😢))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 3:14 PM
Ashley giggles at her friend's incredibly funny reply, adding onto the joke with "so glad yamazaki is gone or else aa7 would've been called spirit of cykes and they'd write out everyone except cardboard modern phoenix. can't wait for takumi to retcon aa5 and aa6 and make apollo justice 2 🙏"
3:18 PM
((Is The Fungus replying in-universe))
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((Yes))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 3:23 PM
Now annoyed at this random person she's never interacted with intruding on her post, Ashley frowns and deals with it like she always does. "damn.... must fucking suck to have such bad takes too huh? nobody asked unfortunately ❤️" (attached video) (edited)
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((Powerful.))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 3:33 PM
"sorry you have nothing better to do with your life than whine on the internet about aa fans just having fun i guess.. lol! maybe try going outside sometime? or stanning miles edgeworth 💔" She blocks The Fungus after this. (edited)
3:37 PM
In a follow-up tweet: "crazy how freaks will throw a tantrum and start acting like you're a terrible person for just having fun with the smallest things about a silly lawyer game.. living in their head rent free 🤪"
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 3:51 PM
Satisfied with having put one of the Twitter freaks in their place, Ashley checks the time and realizes it's getting closer to when she has to leave for school. Putting on her backpack, she prepares to walk to the bus stop. "Bye mom! 🥰 Have a good day, tell dad I said to have a good day too!!"
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"Alright, you too." Lilia waved her goodbye.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 4:04 PM
Leaving the house, Ashley skips over to the bus stop and waits for the bus, listening to her playlist on her phone and not paying attention to her surroundings. She almost bumps into the stop sign at the end of the sidewalk, but saves herself from crashing into it at just the right time and turns it into a cool lean against the sign instead. (edited)
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 4:14 PM
Scrolling through more Twitter on her phone while waiting for the bus, she notices a GoFundMe post on the home page that one of her friends retweeted captioned "⚠️DON'T SCROLL PAST UNLESS YOU'RE RACIST⚠️ informational carrds about what's going on in the world right now! retweet to make your tl aware! worldissues.carrd.co". Ashley feels a twinge of guilt for not having noticed such a pressing matter before. Obviously she isn't racist, and helping out the less fortunate is the right thing to do, so she retweets it for her followers to see.
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A few of her followers also retweet this.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 4:22 PM
Ashley continues waiting for the bus now that she's made this great contribution to society.
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The bus finally arrives.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 4:26 PM
Ashley follows the advice of her favorite classic quirky JRPG. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq56HZDftig
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Ashley receives a DM from junietheroach. For now I will just call them Junie because you know this is their name
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 4:31 PM
Huh, usually she doesn't prefer to talk in DMs. She clicks on it, wondering what they have to say that'd warrant one.
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Junie: do u have ggbj
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 4:36 PM
Ashley: ? whats that
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Junie: https://genshin.hoyoverse.com/en/ ((This but it is named Genshin Gay Baby Jai insteadl))
Genshin Impact is an open-world action RPG. In the game, set forth on a journey across a fantasy world called Teyvat. In this vast world, you can explore seven nations, meet a diverse cast of characters with unique personalities and abilities, and fight powerful enemies together with them, all on the way during your quest to find your lost sibli...
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 4:38 PM
Ashley: ohhhh
4:39 PM
Ashley: ive seen some people talk about that on the tl but i havent tried it yet nah
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Ashley: is it good
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Junie: yeah
4:40 PM
Junie: i usually play it with another friend But she stopped recently
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 4:43 PM
Ashley: might try it later today then, could be fun
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The bus arrived.
4:44 PM
At school I mean.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 4:53 PM
Ashley gets off the bus, walks into the school building, and immediately starts looking for her friends in the usual spot they sit before the first bell.
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Aura is there alone.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 5:02 PM
Seeing her sitting there, Ashley waves at her happily and grins. "Hiii Aura! 😊"
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Aura responds with some untranscribable mix of the words 'hiya' and 'nya'."You doin' great, bestie?"
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 5:07 PM
"Yup! How about you?"
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"Kyaaa! Were you worried about me?" Aura smirked.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 5:35 PM
"Hehe, I guess you could put it like that," Ashley says, not quite sure how to respond to this but trying anyways.
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"Awww, thanks bestie!"
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Autumn arrived. "Ah, hey guys."
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 5:53 PM
"Hi Autumn!!" Ashley smiles, brightening even more now that another bestie is here. "How're you on this fine Monday morning?"
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"I’m doing alright. I just had to help my elderly neighbours empty out their trash, and almost missed the bus. But I made it! What about you?" Autumn. (edited)
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 6:10 PM
She starts glowing (metaphorical) with admiration at Autumn's words. Wow... Even on a dull Monday like this, she still takes the time out of her day to be considerate and helpful to those around her... I'm lucky to be friends with someone like her. She really is inspiring... Suddenly aware she's just been smiling for the past five seconds without responding, she starts blushing and looking away. "O-Oh, I'm doing well! I had a nice breakfast and a pretty normal morning, and uh, yeah..." she trails off.
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"Well, we should get going. We don’t want to be late to class." Autumn. "Awright! I'ww get wight on it!" Aura. Or as one could say in this moment, Auwa.
6:19 PM
((Please tell me that phone number doesn’t lead to something terrible))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 6:19 PM
((You did make the Ashley Carrd though right. Can I edit it)
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((You didn’t make it?????))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 6:20 PM
((w.what))
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((It literally was not me))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 6:20 PM
((sfsdjkLfdkgfhjd no there's no fucking way))
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((You’re messing with me right))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 6:20 PM
((I'M NOT))
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((WJAY THE FUCK??????))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 6:22 PM
((The thing is, the Carrd was completely unused prior to you posting the thing in #twitter, so I'm guessing someone else here made it once they saw))
6:24 PM
((My theory is that they just made it according to what was already typed here, and then typed a random number into the phone listing not expecting it to be a real person))
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((Okay moving on))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 6:31 PM
((We are going to have to find out who made that Carrd eventually so I can edit it but that day is not today I suppose))
6:34 PM
"Right, yeah." Ashley walks to class with the two of them, undeterred by the insanity of the out-of-universe Carrd events.
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They all headed to class yup. Autumn sat first row as the most prominent person in the cast. Aura took the far back corner.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 6:40 PM
((FUCK))
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((?))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 6:41 PM
((Her full name has not been revealed anywhere))
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((LMAO))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 6:42 PM
((This fucking person even got me to reveal the fact that I am playing Ashley Laurier AG this is going so well))
6:43 PM
((What do I say now))
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((Just don’t respond))
6:44 PM
((Pretend you didn’t see it))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 6:46 PM
((Hhhhhhh okay I'll just continue))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 6:54 PM
Ashley sits one chair to the right of the chair directly behind Autumn. This foolproof strategy puts her not close enough to make it obvious that she's intentionally positioning herself near her, but also not far away enough to not be able to see or talk to her. She sits down and pretends to absentmindedly look the other way.
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Autumn chats with the person seated in front of Ashley until the teacher arrives to provide today's very important lesson.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 7:04 PM
"☹️" (edited)
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The teacher begins the lesson. "Russell Harry Coleman Green From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigationJump to search Russell Harry Colman Green FRCCO (10 April 1908 – 6 February 1975) was an organist and composer based in England and Canada.[1] Contents 1 Life 2 Appointments 3 Compositions 4 References Life He was born in Norwich on 10 April 1908. He studied at the Birmingham School of Music and with G. D. Cunningham and Herbert Howells. He conducted the Olton Orchestra 1926–47, the Birmingham Festival Choral Society 1945–54, and the Russell Green Choir 1949–58. He moved to Ottawa, Canada in 1958 and died on 6 February 1975 in Saskatoon. Appointments Organist of St Bartholomew's Church, Edgbaston, Birmingham 1933–???? Organist of First Baptist Church (Ottawa) 1959–63 Dean of Music at Acadia University 1963–65 Organist at Knox United Church (Saskatoon) 1965–69 Organist at Christ Church, Saskatoon 1969–75 Compositions His compositions include over 350 songs, around 50 keyboard works, 50 sacred and secular choral pieces, a Paean for orchestra, and a cantata, Christus mediator (1962). References Who's who in music, Shaw Publishing, 1961 Categories: 1908 births1975 deathsEnglish organistsBritish male organistsEnglish emigrants to CanadaFellows of the Royal College of OrganistsMusicians from Norwich20th-century classical musicians20th-century English composers20th-century organists20th-century British male musicians" This ends the lesson and the school day.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 7:11 PM
As they're walking out of the classroom, Ashley waits for Aura so that she can ask a question: "Are our lessons always like that? Maybe I just wasn't paying attention the last time." She herself also attempts to remember if their lessons have been like this before today.
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Of course. What method of learning could be better than reciting wikipedia articles verbatim? I certainly can't think of any, and the same goes for everyone else. Therefore it's simply logical to construct the entire curriculum out of reading wikipedia. "Nyeah?" Aura says this.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 7:22 PM
"Guess I should be focusing more on class then, huh." She shrugs her shoulders and lets the matter drop. "Oh yeah, by the way, have you heard of this game called Genshin Gay Baby Jail?"
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"Obviouswy."
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 7:25 PM
"Do you play it? I've been thinking about starting it recently, but I've never tried it before, so I dunno if I'll be that good at it..."
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"Kyaa! Can a girlcat and a Genshin player truly fall in bestie love?" I think the term is 'catgirl'.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 7:32 PM
"Is that a no...?" Ashley doesn't get what Aura's implying with this question. (edited)
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No one does. Aura does not elaborate either.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 7:40 PM
"Well, I guess it wouldn't be TOO hard for me to figure out how to play myself. Still though, I thought it'd be nice to have some irl friends to play it with." She briefly wonders whether Autumn plays it, but doesn't want to bother her with a question like that. It's fine enough if she just plays it with her online friends- after all, nobody she knows in real life cares about Ace Attorney either, so it's not anything new.
7:45 PM
Ashley pulls out her phone and looks Genshin up... nice, looks like it's available on mobile. She promptly presses the download button.
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((Roll actually))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 7:57 PM
((Roll what))
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((We don’t use modifiers here. The DC is simply adjusted in my brain))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 7:58 PM
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There are several results about Genshin claiming it’s problematic.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 8:01 PM
?! This will need to be investigated. Junie wouldn't recommend her a problematic game, would they...? She clicks on the results. (edited)
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According to these results, GGBJ is a gacha game. Meaning it relies on tricking minors into gambling with potentially real money for important things. Additionally, some results claim the game has whitewashed any character that should have been darker skinned.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 8:15 PM
Hm... Well, the first thing certainly doesn't sound good, but it's not the worst thing in the world either. She can play the game without choosing to spend money on it; she's a responsible person, even if others aren't as careful with their spending. The other thing, though, is more concerning. Maybe she can just pretend like she's not interested and not have to accuse Junie of anything? She doesn't want to believe that someone who's her friend would be problematic if she doesn't have to.
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"Is something wrong, Ashley?" Autumn approached her.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 8:26 PM
"A-Ah, it's nothing... I was just looking up a game that I thought looked interesting. Have you heard of, uh, 'Genshin'...?" She mumbles this last part, a little embarrassed about it.
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"I hear it’s fairly popular, but I’m not much of a gamer. Why?"
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 8:33 PM
"One of my online friends was asking me to play it with them, and I was just wondering if anyone I know in real life's played it since I've never played before."
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"Oh, I know some of our classmates that play it."
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 8:48 PM
"Wait, really? Which ones?"
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Autumn listed the names of 3 students. These are not any of the important characters.
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 8:59 PM
"Got it. I'll have to ask them about it, then. Thanks for the help! 😊" Ashley probably wasn't going to ask any of them about it at all, given the discomforting things she'd just learned about it, but she was simply happy enough to have talked to Autumn at all that she viewed this conversation as rewarding in itself. It let her forget about things like Twitter discourse and problematic video games.
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"It’s no problem. I live my life to help people. I couldn’t imagine someone not willing to even put in such a small effort to help you. Really, what I’ve done is simply the bare minimum."
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 9:14 PM
"Still, I'm grateful to have a friend like that. The way you live your life is so inspiring, you know? Someone who wants nothing more than to improve the world we all live in... The world needs people like that more than ever nowadays, and that's how I want to live my life too. It's why I look up to you." She's clearly embarrassed about saying this, but she manages to get out this sincere compliment.
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"Aww, you flatter me Ashley." She smiled. "It’s thanks to people like you that I can make it through every day motivated."
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((I love never ending sessions. Unfortunately I’m going to cut it here we’ve reached the end of my allotted free time. 7 hours isn’t too bad for a first session probably))
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Ashley Laurier 9/10/2022 9:54 PM
((Works for me. Good session))
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((Saturday))
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"Aww, you flatter me Ashley." She smiled. "It’s thanks to people like you that I can make it through every day motivated."
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 2:08 PM
"L-Likewise," she stutters out. "Have a nice day!" While talking with Autumn was always a pleasure, Ashley needed to take a break from conversation with her at some point or else she'd die of embarrassment. She attempts to casually end the conversation there.
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"Alright, you too." Autumn left.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 2:18 PM
Ashley thought about what to do. After hearing about Genshin, she couldn't deny her interest was piqued. Her friend recommending it to her was a sign that it probably contained something of worth, but... the problematic aspect of it impeded this. She definitely couldn't go around asking other people about the game- in fact, even mentioning it to Autumn was a mistake, spurred on by the fact that she lost her ability to form coherent thoughts when Autumn was around. Sitting around and worrying about this hypothetical moral quandary wouldn't get her anywhere, though. Ashley needed to be able to confirm with her own eyes whether this game deserved to exist. Here's what she'd do. She'd go straight home, and if anyone asked about her day, she'd say it was just as normal and uneventful as any other. Nothing would be mentioned to any friends about this game. Then, she'd create an alternate account for herself to download the game under the guise of anonymity- of course, while locked in her room, to ensure complete secrecy and the lack of any observers. With this, Ashley would be able to judge Genshin Gay Baby Jail's value in complete isolation. She nods her head in response to her own thoughts, her plan fully formed.
2:18 PM
Therefore, she moves to exit the school building and head home. (edited)
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Aura is with her brother outside the entrance. You aren't required to see them or anything I'm just stating that they're there.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 2:24 PM
Moving quickly but discretely so as not to be discovered, Ashley hides behind the nearest corner or object that blocks her from being seen by the two. It's not strictly necessary to do this, she thinks, but it couldn't hurt to be extra cautious. After all, she'd told Aura earlier in the day that she was interested in Genshin as well, and if word got out about that from her, it could complicate things. She attempts to eavesdrop on their conversation to ensure that they aren't talking about her Genshin-related inquiry to Aura today.
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"Hey, what's wrong...?" Aura. Thomas responded by simply staring at her for a moment. "You don't get to ask that." "I dunno what you're talking about, nya!" Aura uncomfortably did her usual routine. Thomas just sighed in response. "Come on, let's go home." He grabbed her by the arm and tried to drag her away. "I dunno what you're talking about..." Aura tried to resist, but was ultimately weaker. She was dragged away.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 2:31 PM
Ashley exhales in relief. Neither of them seemed to be discussing Genshin, which increased the likelihood of her being in the clear. Satisfied with this, she resumes her walk home. Whatever was going on between her and her brother was probably just something trivial.
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Ashley arrived home.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 2:38 PM
Excellent. She swiftly walks towards her room, with the intent of immediately turning and locking her door behind her once she's inside (if there are no interruptions on the way there).
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This is uninterrupted.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 2:48 PM
All according to plan... Ashley closes the blinds and sits down in the middle of the floor in complete darkness with the light off. She turns on her phone and makes sure to turn off cloud sync, so that there won't be any lasting record of her activity saved in any backups after today. Then, she logs onto the app store with her alternate account she'd created for this very reason. If she had downloaded Genshin on her default account, even if she had deleted it and all associated data, it would still show up on the app store under the 'deleted apps' section for her to redownload. She couldn't risk leaving behind a trace like that under any circumstances. Having sufficiently protected herself from all possible negative outcomes, Ashley presses the 'download' button on Genshin Gay Baby Jail.
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The app will finish downloading in 1 hour.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 2:57 PM
WHAT? She didn't plan for such an unreasonable loading time... most apps only take 30 seconds maximum to download, don't they?! It's theoretically possible that she could just wait patiently for an hour, but wasting an hour of her valuable time like that was just out of the question. Maybe she should do something else while waiting... right, she should probably at least check on Aura to make sure everything is going well after that argument with her brother. Not like it'd be anything serious, but still, it's important to check on friends. Ashley pulls out her computer from her backpack and logs on using her default account. She sends a message to Aura reading "hey, how ya doin?"
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No response.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 3:00 PM
Hm. Does Aura usually respond quickly to messages like this?
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 3:14 PM
Well, that makes this a little concerning. With Genshin needing an hour to download, maybe she can make a trip to her friend's house to make sure she's okay. Of course, she'd need to protect her phone to make sure that her download isn't discovered. She looks around her room…
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The download finished.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 3:20 PM
Oh wow, an hour passed already. Huh. …Still, Ashley has her mind made up to visit Aura's house. She can check out Genshin at any time, but her friend's situation is likely time-sensitive. Again, she looks around her room to find a way to protect her phone while she's out.
3:20 PM
((I need room decor for this plan to work. Can Ashley have a corkboard on her wall with various papers/posters pinned to it, as well as a tape dispenser in a drawer))
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((You can design your room yes))
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 3:30 PM
Awesome. Ashley unpins the various posters and papers from the corkboard, grabbing each of the thumbtacks she used to pin them up as she does so, and putting the papers and posters on her desk. She places her phone on her desk, opens the drawer, and takes out the tape dispenser, wrapping tape around her phone in various loops. Then, she attaches the thumbtacks to the tape, effectively creating a layer of spikes attached to her phone. Picking it up very carefully to avoid stabbing her hand, Ashley slides her phone underneath her bed. This way, anyone looking for her phone and sticking their hand under her bed to find it will find their hand stabbed by the thumbtacks and unable to grab at the phone- not unless they know specifically where to grab it, something they couldn't possibly see in the darkness under the bed. This way, only Ashley can reach under the bed and grab it, knowing specifically where she attached the thumbtacks in the first place.
3:32 PM
Her trap set, Ashley opens her blinds and puts on her backpack with computer inside. She exits her room and starts heading for Aura's house which is hopefully within walking distance.
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((Truly impossible to guess your inspiration when you have this pfp))
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 3:35 PM
((I PROMISE I had this trait in mind for her before starting the DN reread))
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Aura's house is close enough, but Ashley's trip is interrupted by her father. "Hey! How was your day?"
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 3:39 PM
"My day was good, thanks! 😊 I had a good time talking with my friends and learning stuff at school. We learned about Russell Harry Coleman Green today, so that was something."
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"Wow, long name! He must be important."
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 3:45 PM
"I guess, yeah." She gestures to the door. "I was about to head over to a friend's house, actually, so I'll see you later, dad! 😄"
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"Alright, have fun."
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 3:48 PM
"Thanks!" Ashley leaves her house and begins running to Aura's.
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Thomas is sitting on the steps outside Aura’s house.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 3:58 PM
Ugh. She'd really rather not interact with this guy if given the choice. There's nothing she could point to as a good example of when he's done anything actually bad, but his vibes are just off. Aura's house doesn't have a back door or anything, does it?
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Maybe. You’ve never been in the backyard or anything.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 4:12 PM
In that case, Ashley tries circling around to the backside of the house, trying to keep far enough away enough to not appear suspicious to Thomas.
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((Roll))
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 4:31 PM
((💪))
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Ashley made it into the backyard. The first thing she spotted was Aura, seated on the house's patio. She stared down silently at the floor.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 5:02 PM
Well, uh... this isn't usual behavior for her, but maybe she's just relaxing or something...? Ashley slowly approaches Aura, quietly attempting to get her attention. "Aura...?"
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Aura let out a loud shriek of shear terror, as she stumbled back.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 5:06 PM
Ashley jumps in place a little, and instinctively scans around the house to see if the loudness of the shriek got anyone's attention (this also means outside any windows to see where Thomas is). "Aura, it's me, Ashley. What's going on? Are you okay??" (edited)
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 5:16 PM
((Also, it's 'sheer' 🤓))
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"What are you doing here?" She didn’t speak in her typical deranged tone, and just backed away in fear.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 5:20 PM
"I... I saw you leaving with your brother after school today, so I didn't get a chance to talk with you. I tried texting you, but you weren't responding, which was weird, so I figured I'd come over to see how you were doing..."
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"You snuck into my backyard! What the hell are you doing!?" Aura seemed to the point of tears. Thomas ran into the backyard.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 5:32 PM
Ashley tenses up instinctively at Thomas showing up. "L-Look, I just wanted to come over to see how you were doing! I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier, but isn't this what friends do, check on each other from time to time?? I was just trying to be supportive..." Confused and upset, she just stands there, not knowing what to do. (edited)
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Thomas just grabs Ashley by the arm and drags her away from Aura.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 5:42 PM
She barely puts up any fight against this in her confusion, instead just turning to Thomas and directing her questions towards him instead. "What's going on? Is Aura okay? I'm sorry for coming over without letting you guys know, I just- I wanted to-" She stumbles on her own words, unable to get out what she's trying to say. (edited)
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"Who the hell do you think you are!?" Those were the first words he spoke.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 5:50 PM
Ashley recoils in shock again, too stunned to give an answer for half a second. "I'm... your sister's best friend, from school. We hang out all the time, so I thought it'd be fine if I came over to hang out... There's no way she hasn't told you about me, right...???"
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He lets her go when they reach the sidewalk. He stares at his hand for a moment. "Just get the hell out of here. Don’t come here again."
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 6:14 PM
At this, her confusion turns to frustration. "Can you at least tell me why not!? I get it, I came over without asking, I'm sorry. But what's going on here seems really weird to me! I've never seen Aura act like that, and now there's some issue with me ever coming over here at all?? Aura is my friend, and even if she wasn't, I'd still want to help anyone who seemed as upset as the way she was earlier. If there's any way I could help at all, I want to try my best at it! So could you just explain what's going on!?" (edited)
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He turned towards her, looked her right in the eye, and spoke. "You can’t do anything. You aren’t helping anyone, and you can’t help anyone."
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 6:24 PM
Ashley crosses her arms. "You're just saying that because you haven't been able to do anything yourself. If you think it's impossible to help someone in need, you're just not trying hard enough! It might seem hopeless now, but if someone I care about needs it, I will find a way to help them. All you're doing is just getting in my way with your negative attitude. People like you are why meaningful positive change never happens, even though it's always possible for things to get better!"
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He suddenly punches her in the face, his expression contorting into anger. After pulling his fist back, moved away from her, looking guilty. "You’re a child."
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 6:44 PM
Immediately, Ashley clutches at her face with one hand, almost falling over from the pain. "Wh... What the fuck is wrong with you?!" She came over to try to help his sister as best she could, and THIS is how he responds to it?! Is he fucking braindead??? No... no, that's not it. Of course; why hadn't she considered that before? Aura acting weird and scared like that, Thomas keeping watch on the front steps and taking her away from Aura when she was just trying to help, even that punch. That asswipe never cared for a second about Aura, or how to help her. He's the reason she needs help in the first place! "Fine then, jackass! See if I ever ask YOU for help again! And in case you didn't notice, Aurora is probably still miserable all alone back there, but it's clear you care more about beating some other 'child' who just wanted to talk to her than you care about the one crying in the backyard!" She spits in his face, then turns on her heel and storms off.
6:47 PM
If she is not interrupted, she is going to walk back to her house.
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Ashley arrived home.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 6:52 PM
Before opening the door, she takes a deep breath and tries to compose herself so that her parents don't notice. She tries to catch her reflection in the window to see if the punch has left any visible mark on her face.
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It has not.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 6:55 PM
Phew. She opens the door and heads to her room again.
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Once there, she goes straight to grabbing the phone under her bed. In her frustration, she doesn't remember exactly where she taped the thumbtacks to it and stabs her hand a couple of times. The pain barely registers. She tears off all the tape and thumbtacks, and collapses onto her bed.
7:01 PM
She absentmindedly checks for any new Twitter notifications.
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Nothing new.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 7:19 PM
She still feels a burning dissatisfaction with the way things happened at Aura's house, but there's nothing she can do now, really. Wasting any more time thinking about that would just be pointless when she can ask her about it tomorrow at school. Ashley sighs and opens Genshin Gay Baby Jail.
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The game opens up on her phone.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 7:29 PM
((Do I need to know what Genshin Impact from real life is like to do this. I have never played it I am purely approaching it from a character standpoint of investigating it to see if it's problematic))
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((GGBJ mechanics are impossible to explain because I don’t know them))
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 7:33 PM
Ashley plays Genshin Gay Baby Jail in a way that allows the DM to specify as little of the mechanics of the game as possible, trying to determine whether it's problematic.
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((I’m glad to have successfully written myself into a situation where I need to google how gacha works))
7:34 PM
((Which part is she examining again?))
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 7:36 PM
She is trying to pick up on how predatory the gacha mechanics are, as well as familiarize herself with the game's characters to determine whether they are whitewashed/if the game is racist towards darker skinned characters.
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The story will randomly freeze for large amounts of levels to force you to grind extensively on daily quests. You cannot continue until you get to the necessary levels. It is possible to purchase tokens with ingame money, which can be used to spin for special characters but mostly new weapons. This is hard though, and you’re much more encouraged to spend real life money. No non-white characters appear in the time you play.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 7:41 PM
😦
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Extensive response.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 7:53 PM
Ashley has had enough. She closes the obviously problematic game and deletes it from her phone, sighing in exhaustion. What an awful day... It would've been enough to not be able to do anything about her friend being abused by her brother, but now she has to figure out how to approach the troubling topic of someone who's supposed to be her friend recommending her a problematic game. Could this day get any worse?! She pins the posters and papers back up on her corkboard, throws away the tape, and opens her blinds back up. At last, she leaves her room to go make some dinner for herself.
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Ashley sure does make dinner for herself yup.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 8:32 PM
While eating, she glances up from the table and looks around the house to see if her parents are anywhere nearby.
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Her parents are in fact nearby(Both of them, even)
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 8:39 PM
"Hey mom, dad? I have a question for you two." She thinks on how to phrase the question for a second, before just deciding to ask it straightforwardly. "Have either of you ever met my friend Aurora's parents before?"
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"No, of course not. Why?" Raymond.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 8:46 PM
"I was just wondering, 'cause I've never really met them myself even though I'm around her all the time. I figured you might have met them at some point, maybe at a parent-teacher conference or something... It's alright, though. Just curious is all." She begins to realize how little of Aura's life she actually knows about. It's a little unsettling. (edited)
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 8:54 PM
"...Uh, so how'd the day go for you guys?"
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"It went great, thank you." Lilia.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 9:02 PM
"That's good to hear." It dawns on Ashley that she has no idea why she's doing this. Trying to talk to her parents like this may well be the same thing as trying to converse with a brick wall. She smiles and finishes eating, then gets up to head back to her room without saying anything else.
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Her parents do not say anything back to her either.
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 9:08 PM
Once inside, she turns her phone back on and opens her Twitter DMs with Junie.
9:08 PM
Ashley: hey thanks for the game rec, ill get around to it sometime soon but do you mind if i vent about some irl stuff rn
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Junie: yeah for sure
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 9:18 PM
Ashley: well like today after school i saw my friend getting dragged home by her brother and she looked pretty unhappy about it i wanted to check up on her so i went over to her house but she was like super out of it, she wasnt acting like normal and she kept screaming and crying ans asking me what i was doing there and then when i said i wanted to help her her older brother came over and threw me out, and he kept saying to never come bacj and he even tried to beat me up when i said i wanted to find a way to make her feel better im pretty sure hes the reason shes so miserable right now and i feel awful for not noticing it before but i have no idea what to do or how to help her she never talks about her life or anything and idk if i can just ask her about it when she comes to school tomorrow so like, what do i do
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Junie: wtf
9:24 PM
Junie: so sorry you had to deal w that. so many fucked up ppl
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 9:31 PM
Ashley: thanks
9:32 PM
Ashley: i dont even know where her parents are or if they could help, i asked my mom and dad if they knew them but of course they didnt
9:38 PM
Ashley: i just dont know where to start. i obviously want to do something to help but theres no easy solution i can think of
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Junie: ur smart. i believe in you
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Ashley Laurier 9/17/2022 9:47 PM
Ashley smiles halfheartedly at her phone. This kind of situation isn't something she ever expected to happen in a life as normal as hers. Especially not with Aura... She'd always known Aura as a ray of unconditional positivity in her life, and seeing her down like this was like she'd stepped into another world. But at least even in this world, she still has her friends to support her. Even if she herself still has absolutely no idea what to do. (edited)
9:47 PM
Ashley: thanks lol. im sure things will work out yeah
9:48 PM
She turns her phone off and buries her head in her hands.
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Eventually, Ashley drifts off to sleep. Ashley Chapter 1 ends.
9:52 PM
((So does the session obviously))